A plain, but yet beautiful sparrow. Seen at El Charco del Ingenio Jardín Botánico, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Golden-olive Woodpecker (Colaptes rubiginosus)
A widespread, neotropical woodpecker. Its range extends from NE Mexico, through Central America and down the Andes Mountains to northern Chile. This is a female because it’s missing the red cheek band that occurs on the male of this species. I saw this one in the Monte Verde area of Costa Rica.
Lemon-throated Barbet (Eubucco richardsoni)
The barbets are truly beautiful. When I look at them, I think to myself that there is a bird with an attitude.
Northern Emerald-Toucanet
Seen feeding on flowers in our yard, near the Curi Cancha Preserve, Costa Rica.
Turquoise-browed Motmot (Eumomota superciliosa)
Hooded Mountain Tanager (Buthraupis montana)
A large mountain tanager that occurs over a large portion of the Andes Mountains.