Birdwatching and Photography Tour: Central Pacific Region – Tárcoles, Costa Rica
Region, Costa Rica
General description of the region
The Tárcoles area is located along the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica, primarily within Puntarenas province. It lies just west of the capital San José, making it easily accessible via Route 27.
Mostly lowland terrain ranging from sea level to approximately 500 meters above sea level.
Tropical coastal climate with high humidity. The rainy season extends from May to November and the dry season from December to April.
Warm year-round, ranging between 24°C and 34°C (75–93°F).
Extensive mangrove systems along the Tárcoles River estuary provide shelter for aquatic and coastal bird species.
Sandy shores and rocky outcrops are key sites for shorebirds and seabirds.
Open areas used for grazing or crops offer habitat for ground-foraging birds.
Regenerating areas with mixed vegetation.
Tárcoles sits at the ecological boundary between tropical dry forest to the north and humid forest to the south, allowing the coexistence of species from both ecosystems.
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Local species and special targets
Scarlet Macaw, Magnificent Frigatebird, Royal Tern, Laughing Gull, Caspian Tern, Osprey, Collared Plover, Bare-throated Tiger-Heron, Roseate Spoonbill, Mangrove Vireo, Turquoise-browed Motmot, Orange-fronted Parakeet, Black-headed Trogon, Rufous-backed Wren, Cinnamon Hummingbird, Yellow naped parrot (Threatened), Black hooded Ant-Shrike, White whiskered Puffbird, Riverside Wren.
Uncommon species: Crane Hawk, Mangrove Hummingbird (Endemic), Northern Scrub Flycatcher, Collared Forest Falcon, Striped Cuckoo, Olive Sparrow, Lesser ground Cuckoo, Spot bellied Bobwhite, Banded Wren, Great Tinamou
