Birds of Nosara, Costa Rica

Explore the natural beauty of Nosara from the water with a guided kayaking or paddle boarding experience through serene mangroves, jungle estuaries, and peaceful coastal waterways. Paddle alongside tropical wildlife while spotting exotic birds, hummingbirds, herons, kingfishers, and pelicans in one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse regions. This immersive adventure offers the perfect blend of wellness, nature, and discovery in the heart of Nosara.

BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS IN NOSARA

Playa Guiones and nearby wetlands are an important stopover for migratory shorebirds traveling between North and South America. Birds you’re likely to see around Nosara in May and June.

• Scarlet Tanager — bright red males moving north through forest edges and gardens

• Cerulean Warbler — rare but seen during migration waves

• Red-eyed Vireo — common in trees during migration

• Eastern Kingbird — often seen in flocks overhead

• Swainson's Thrush — passing through jungle and shaded areas

• Yellow Warbler— common around coastal vegetation

• Baltimore Oriole — occasionally seen feeding in flowering trees

• Peregrine Falcon — along the coast during migration periods

• Whimbrel and other sandpipers — common on Playa Guiones and nearby estuaries

• Orange-fronted Parakeet

EXPLORE THE BEAUTY OF NOSARA

Resident birds very active now in Nosara:

• Turquoise-browed Motmot

• White-throated Magpie-Jay

• Brown Pelican

• Black-headed Trogon

• Lineated Woodpecker

Nosara and the Guanacaste region are home to several beautiful hummingbird species year-round, especially during the green season when flowering trees and tropical plants bloom.

Some of the most common and striking hummingbirds you may see around Nosara include:

• Canivet's Emerald
  Small, bright green, and one of the most common hummingbirds in dry tropical forests around Nosara.

• Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
  Extremely common in gardens and flowering shrubs; known for its copper-orange tail and territorial behavior.

• Steely-vented Hummingbird
  A subtle green hummingbird often seen in open woodland and near homes.

• Blue-throated Goldentail
  Beautiful iridescent green bird with a distinctive blue throat and golden tail edges.

• Long-billed Hermit
  More elusive and found in denser vegetation; recognizable by its curved bill.

• Plain-capped Starthroat
  Larger hummingbird occasionally seen in Guanacaste during seasonal flowering periods.