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It is one of three species of ani ( Groove-billed and Greater Anis are the other two) and together form a unique branch in the cuckoo family. Smooth-billed Anis were relative newcomers as breeders to Florida, having only begun nesting since the 1930s. However, the true reason (or reasons) for their rapid decline remain a mystery.
Then I wake up, eventually realize that I am back in CostaRica, and find myself thinking about birding here and birding there. Here are some: Mega migration : We bear witness to some serious migration in CostaRica. In tropical CostaRica, we have our fair share of exotic, cool-looking creatures.
Shorebirds are part of the avian scene in CostaRica, pretty much all year long. Even more pass through CostaRica during spring and fall migration, and in summer, you can cross paths with an errant Whimbrel and other shorebirds that opt to extend the vacation in CostaRica rather than heading way north to the boggy breeding grounds.
In the northern hemisphere, the combination of migrants, resident species, and higher frequency of bird song makes it much easier to identify more birds, compared to say, August, so if you want to get really crazy and go for a Big Day record, spring is the time to go for it. It can’t be any time in spring, though.
Crested Caracaras are a lot more common in CostaRica. Spend enough time birding in CostaRica, and you might be tempted to sleep in instead of going birding during June. All you can do is expect the unexpected and that’s why there’s no bad time for birding in CostaRica.
Dale studied scarlet macaws, and worked in their conservation, for three years in southern CostaRica, followed by a year in the Caribbean working on Whale Sharks. In the case of Acorn Woodpeckers, they are cooperative breeders (as with many other polygynandrous species), which seems to predispose species to polygynandry.
are up next, with a wonderful Australian species: It is very hard to choose a Best Bird of the Year any year. The male of this species has a royal blue throat, a white chest and rump, and a long v-shaped tail with intermittent white patches that makes it looks like part of it are floating in space. Clare (and Grant!) How cool is that?
Contributions this month have come from; CostaRica, USA, Australia, Mexico, Serbia, South Africa, UK, Botswana, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and Iran. All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list.
During last month, beat lists have been shared from Mexico, Australia, Nigeria, CostaRica, Russia, UK, Canada and USA. All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list.
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