Flame-colored Tanager
Often seen at the feeders.
Birding in San Gerardo de Dota
Resplendent Quetzals
Look for them in the aguacatillo trees near the restaurant from October to January.
Resplendent Quetzals
Resplendent Quetzals visit the aguacatillo trees near the restaurant most often from October to January. Aguacatillo fruit is related to the common avocado but much smaller. Quetzals also feed on other fruit, including blackberries.
Hummingbirds, tanagers, and woodpeckers visit our feeders and gardens throughout the year.
Other birds in the area
Volcano Hummingbird
A tiny mountain hummingbird.
Summer Tanager
Seen at the feeders from October to May.
Yellow-thighed Finch
Endemic to the highlands.
Collared Redstart
A mountain bird of Costa Rica.
Acorn Woodpecker
A lively, medium-sized woodpecker.
Birding tours and checklist
Ask us about a local guide and morning birding tours. Our checklist covers the birds of the San Gerardo de Dota area and is available to download before your visit.
Download the checklist