Tortuguero is world renowned for its turtle nesting and recently it has become famous for a large variety of bird species, especially migratory birds.

We invite you to explore a part of this colourful world; it is truly a feast for the eyes. This will be a unique experience in one of Costa Rica’s lush, humid tropical forest; our expert guides in Ornithology will walk you through the forest and guide you along the canals to enjoy both resident and migratory species.

Around 330 bird species has been identified in Tortuguero, we may see some of the following:

Bronzy hermit hummingbird, Violet wood nymph humming, Green Ibis, Osprey, Road side Hawk, Common Black Hawk, Scarlet Macaw, Green Macaw, Great Potoo, King fishers, Warblers, Peregrine Falcon, Trogons, Wood Peckers, Chesnut bellied Heron, Great Blue Heron, Toucans (3 species), Orioles, Puff Birds, Sandpipers, Oropendolas, Egrets, Purple Gallinule.

Click here to download a general check list of the birds of Tortuguero and if you find new species during your trip that are not here please write us an email.

Pictures for the Bird’s gallery are also welcome and we will give you full credit on them.