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Bird List

Official birds list to Costa Rica

915 species 

Estatus: SC (Without voucher), END (Endemic), R (Resident, 642 spp), RR (Reproductive Residente, 8 spp), R? (Uncertain Resident, 18 spp), M(Migratory, 220 spp), M? (Uncertain Migratorio, 16 spp),  A (Accidental, 60 spp).

Source: Costa Rica´s Ornithologist Association.

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Tinamiformes

Tinamidae (5)

Taxa/Status Name in English Common name in Costa Rica
Nothocercus bonapartei/R Highland Tinamou Tinamú Serrano (Gallina de monte de Altura, Gongolona)
Tinamus major/R Great Tinamou Tinamú Grande (Gallina de monte, Perdiz, Gongolona, Yerre)
Crypturellus soui/R Little Tinamou Tinamú Chico (Gallina de monte Chica, Gongolona, Yerre, Ponchita)
Crypturellus cinnamomeus/R Thicket Tinamou Tinamú Canelo (Gallina de monte, Gongolona, Perdiz)
Crypturellus boucardi/R Slaty-breasted Tinamou Tinamú Pizarroso (Gallina de monte Patirroja)

Anseriformes

Anatidae (21)

Taxa/Estatus Nombre en Inglés Nombre en Español / (Común en Costa Rica)
Dendrocygna viduata/R? White-faced Whistling-Duck Pijije Cariblanco (Piche Careto)
Dendrocygna autumnalis/R Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Pijije Común (Piche, Quichichi, Pichichi)
Dendrocygna bicolor/R Fulvous Whistling-Duck Pijije Canelo (Piche Canelo)
Sarkidiornis melanotos/A Comb Duck Pato Crestudo
Cairina moschata/R Muscovy Duck Pato Real (Pato Perulero)
Anas americana/M American Wigeon Pato Calvo (Carraco)
Anas platyrhynchos/A-SC Mallard Pato Cabeciverde (Carraco)
Anas discors/M Blue-winged Teal Cerceta Aliazul (Pato Canadiense, Zarceta, Carraco)
Anas cyanoptera/M Cinnamon Teal Cerceta Castaña (Carraco)
Anas clypeata/M Northern Shoveler Pato Cuchara (Carraco)
Anas bahamensis/A White-cheeked Pintail Pato Gargantilla
Anas acuta/M Northern Pintail Pato Rabudo (Carraco Colilargo)
Anas crecca/M Green-winged Teal Cerceta Aliverde (Carraco, Zarceta)
Aythya valisineria/A Canvasback Porrón Picudo
Aythya americana/A Redhead Porrón Americano (Pato Cabeza Roja)
Aythya collaris/M Ring-necked Duck Porrón Collarejo (Pato)
Aythya marila/A-SC Greater Scaup Porrón Mayor (Pato)
Aythya affinis/M Lesser Scaup Porrón Menor (Pato)
Lophodytes cucullatus/A Hooded Merganser Serreta Capuchona (Pato de Cresta)
Nomonyx dominicus/R Masked Duck Pato Enmascarado
Oxyura jamaicensis/A Ruddy Duck Pato Cariblanco

Galliformes

Cracidae (5)

Taxa/Estatus Nombre en Inglés Nombre en Español / (Común en Costa Rica)
Ortalis vetula/R Plain Chachalaca Chachalaca Olivácea (Chachalaca)
Ortalis cinereiceps/R Gray-headed Chachalaca Chachalaca Cabecigrís (Chachalaca, Pavita)
Penelope purpurascens/R Crested Guan Pava Crestada (Pava Granadera)
Chamaepetes unicolor/R-END Black Guan Pava Negra (Pajuila)
Crax rubra/R Great Curassow Pavón Grande (Pavón, Granadera)

Odontophoridae (7)

Dendrortyx leucophrys/R Buffy-crowned Wood-Partridge Perdiz Montañera (Chirrascuá)
Colinus cristatus/R Crested Bobwhite Codorniz Crestada (Codorniz de Monte)
Odontophorus gujanensis/R Marbled Wood-Quail Codorniz Carirroja o Corcovado (Julián Piojo)
Odontophorus melanotis/R-END Black-eared Wood-Quail Codorniz Orejinegra (Chirrascuá, Gallinita)
Odontophorus leucolaemus/R-END Black-breasted Wood-Quail Codorniz Pechinegra (Gallinita de Monte, Chirrascuá)
Odontophorus guttatus/R Spotted Wood-Quail Codorniz Moteada o Pintada
Rhynchortyx cinctus/R Tawny-faced Quail Codorniz Carirrufa

Podicipediformes

Podicipedidae (3)

Taxa/Estatus Nombre en Inglés Nombre en Español / (Común en Costa Rica)
Tachybaptus dominicus/R Least Grebe Zambullidor Enano
Podilymbus podiceps/R-M? Pied-billed Grebe Zambullidor Piquipinto (Pico Pinto)
Podiceps nigricollis/A-SC Eared Grebe Zambullidor Mediano

Procellariiformes

Diomedeidae (1)

Taxa/Estatus Nombre en Inglés Nombre en Español / (Común en Costa Rica)
Phoebastria irrorata/A Waved Albatross Albatros de Galápagos

Procellariidae (15)

Pterodroma hasitata/A-SC Black-capped Petrel Petrel Gorrinegro
Pterodroma phaeopygia/A Galapagos Petrel Petrel de Galápagos, Petrel Lomioscuro
Pterodroma rostrata/M Tahiti Petrel Petrel de Tahiti
Procellaria parkinsoni/M Parkinson’s Petrel Petrel de Parkinson
Calonectris diomedea/A Cory’s Shearwater Pardela de Cory, Pardela Cenicienta
Puffinus creatopus/M Pink-footed Shearwater Pardela Blanca Común
Pufinus gravis/A Great Shearwater Pardela Mayor
Puffinus pacificus/M Wedge-tailed Shearwater Pardela Colicuña
Puffinus griseus/M Sooty Shearwater Pardela Sombría
Puffinus tenuirostris/M?-SC Short-tailed Shearwater Pardela Colicorta
Puffinus nativitatis/A Christmas Shearwater Pardela de Navidad, Pardela de Christmas
Puffinus subalaris/M Galapagos Shearwater Pardela de las Galápagos
Puffinus puffinus/A-SC Manx Shearwater Pardela Manx
Puffinus opisthomelas/A Black-vented Shearwater Pardela Culinegra
Puffinus lherminieri/M Audubon’s Shearwater Pardela de Audubon

Hydrobatidae (8)

Oceanites oceanicus/M-SC Wilson’s Storm-Petrel Paiño de Wilson
Pelagodroma marina/M-SC White-faced Storm-Petrel Paiño Pechialbo
Oceanodroma leucorhoa/M Leach’s Storm-Petrel Paiño de Leach
Oceanodroma castro/A-SC Band-rumped Storm-Petrel Paiño Rabifajeado
Oceanodroma tethys/M Wedge-rumped Storm-Petrel Paiño Danzarin
Oceanodroma melania/M Black Storm-Petrel Paiño Negro
Oceanodroma markhami/M Markham’s Storm-Petrel Paiño de Markham
Oceanodroma microsoma/M Least Storm-Petrel Paiño Menudo

Phaethontiformes

Phaethontidae (3)

Taxa/Estatus Nombre en Inglés Nombre en Español / (Común en Costa Rica)
Phaethon lepturus/A White-tailed Tropicbird Rabijunco Cola Blanca
Phaethon aethereus/M Red-billed Tropicbird Rabijunco Piquirrojo
Phaethon rubricauda/A Red-tailed Tropicbird Rabijunco Cola Roja

Ciconiiformes

Ciconiidae (3)

Taxa Nombre en Inglés Nombre en Español / (Común en Costa Rica)
Ciconia maguari/A Maguari Stork Cigüeña Maguari
Jabiru mycteria/R Jabiru Jabirú (Galán Sin Ventura, Veterano)
Mycteria americana/R,M Wood Stork Cigüeñón (Garzón, Guairón, Cigüeña)

Suliformes

Fregatidae (2)

Taxa/Estatus Nombre en Inglés Nombre en Español / (Común en Costa Rica)
Fregata magnificens/R Magnificent Frigatebird Rabihorcado Magno (Tijereta, Fragata, Zopilote de Mar)
Fregata minor/R Great Frigatebird Rabihorcado Grande (Tijereta)

Sulidae (6)

Sula dactylatra/R Masked Booby Piquero Blanco
Sula granti/R? Nazca Booby Piquero de Nazca
Sula nebouxii/M Blue-footed Booby Piquero Patiazul
Sula variegata/A Peruvian Booby Piquero Peruano
Sula leucogaster/R Brown Booby Piquero Moreno (Monjita, Alcatraz)
Sula sula/R Red-footed Booby Piquero Patirrojo

Phalacrocoracidae (1)

Phalacrocorax brasilianus/R Neotropic Cormorant Cormorán Neotropical (Pato Chancho, Pato de Agua, Bigua)

Anhingidae (1)

Anhinga anhinga/R Anhinga Aninga (Pato Aguja)

Pelecaniformes

Pelecanidae (2)

Taxa/Estatus Nombre en Inglés Nombre en Español / (Común en Costa Rica)
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos/A American White Pelican Pelícano Blanco Americano
Pelecanus occidentalis/R Brown Pelican Pelícano Pardo (Buchón, Pelícano, Alcatraz)

Ardeidae (20)

Botaurus pinnatus/R Pinnated Bittern Avetoro Neotropical (Puncus, Mirasol)
Botaurus lentiginosus/M? American Bittern Avetoro Norteño (Puncus)
Ixobrychus exilis/R,M? Least Bittern Avetorillo Pantanero (Mirasol)
Tigrisoma lineatum/R Rufescent Tiger-Heron Garza-Tigre de Selva (Martín Peña, Pájaro Vaco)
Tigrisoma fasciatum/R Fasciated Tiger-Heron Garza-Tigre de Río (Martín Peña, Pájaro Vaco)
Tigrisoma mexicanum/R Bare-throated Tiger-Heron Garza-Tigre Cuellinuda (Garzón, Martín Peña, Pájaro Vaco)
Ardea herodias/M Great Blue Heron Garzón Azulado (Garza Ceniza, Garzón)
Ardea alba/R,M Great Egret Garceta Grande (Garza Real)
Syrigma sibilatrix/A,R?               Egretta thula/R,M Whistling Heron                     Snowy Egret Garza Silbadora                                                                                   Garceta Nivosa
Egretta caerulea/R,M Little Blue Heron Garceta Azul (Garza Negra)
Egretta tricolor/R,M Tricolored Heron Garceta Tricolor
Egretta rufescens/M Reddish Egret Garceta Rojiza
Bubulcus ibis/R,M Cattle Egret Garcilla Bueyera (Garcilla Ganadera, Garza Vaquera, Garza de Ganado)
Butorides virescens/R,M Green Heron Garcilla Verde (Martín Peña)
Butorides striata/A Striated Heron Garcilla Cuelligrís (Chocuaco, Martín Peña)
Agamia agami/R Agami Heron Garza Pechicastaña (Agamia)
Nycticorax nycticorax/R,M Black-crowned Night-Heron Martinete Coroninegro (Chocuaca)
Nyctanassa violacea/R,M Yellow-crowned Night-Heron Martinete Cabecipinto
Cochlearius cochlearius/R Boat-billed Heron Pico Cuchara (Chocuaco, Cuaca)

Threskiornithidae (5)

Eudocimus albus/R White Ibis Ibis Blanco (Coco)
Plegadis falcinellus/R Glossy Ibis Ibis Morito (Coco Negro)
Plegadis chihi/M? White-faced Ibis Ibis Cariblanco
Mesembrinibis cayennensis/R Green Ibis Ibis Verde (Coco Negro)
Platalea ajaja/R Roseate Spoonbill Espátula Rosada (Garza Morena o Rosada, Pato Cuchara o Rosado)

Accipitriformes

Cathartidae (4)

Taxa/Estatus Nombre en Inglés Nombre en Español / (Común en Costa Rica)
Coragyps atratus/R Black Vulture Zopilote Negro (Zoncho, Gallinazo)
Cathartes aura/R,M Turkey Vulture Zopilote Cabecirrojo (Zonchite, Noneca)
Cathartes burrovianus/R Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture Zopilote Cabecigualdo (Noneca)
Sarcoramphus papa/R King Vulture Zopilote Rey (Rey Gallinazo, Rey de Zopilotes)

Pandionidae (1)

Pandion haliaetus/M Osprey Águila Pescadora (Gavilán Pescador)

Accipitridae (39)

Leptodon cayanensis/R Gray-headed Kite Gavilán Cabecigrís
Chondrohierax uncinatus/R Hook-billed Kite Gavilán Piquiganchudo
Elanoides forficatus/R,RR,M Swallow-tailed Kite Elanio Tijereta (Gavilán Tijereta)
Gampsonyx swainsonii/R Pearl Kite Elanio Enano
Elanus leucurus/R White-tailed Kite Elanio Coliblanco (Gavilán Bailarín, Gavilancillo Blanco)
Rostrhamus sociabilis/R Snail Kite Elanio Caracolero (Gavilán Caracolero)
Harpagus bidentatus/R Double-toothed Kite Gavilán Gorgirrayado
Ictinia mississippiensis/M Mississippi Kite Elanio Colinegro
Ictinia plumbea/RR,M Plumbeous Kite Elanio Plomizo
Busarellus nigricollis/R Black-collared Hawk Gavilán de Ciénega (Gavilán Pescador)
Circus cyaneus/M Northern Harrier Aguilucho Norteño
Accipiter poliogaster/R? Gray-bellied Hawk Gavilán Vientrigris
Accipiter superciliosus/R Tiny Hawk Gavilán Enano (Camaleón)
Accipiter striatus/M Sharp-shinned Hawk Gavilán Pajarero (Camaleón)
Accipiter cooperii/M Cooper’s Hawk Gavilán de Cooper (Camaleón)
Accipiter bicolor/R Bicolored Hawk Gavilán Bicolor (Camaleón)
Geranospiza caerulescens/R Crane Hawk Gavilán Ranero (Caracolero)
Buteogallus anthracinus/R Common Black Hawk Gavilán Cangrejero
Buteogallus meridionalis/R? Savanna Hawk Gavilán Sabanero
Buteogallus urubitinga/R Great Black Hawk Gavilán Negro Mayor (Gavilán Silbero, Cangrejero)
Buteogallus solitarius/R-SC Solitary Eagle Águila Solitaria
Morphnarchus princeps/R Barred Hawk Gavilán Pechinegro
Rupornis magnirostris/R Roadside Hawk Gavilán Chapulinero (Pata Podrida)
Parabuteo unicinctus/R,M? Harris’s Hawk Gavilán Alicastaño
Geranoaetus albicaudatus/R White-tailed Hawk Gavilán Coliblanco (Gavilán Sabanero)
Pseudastur albicollis/R White Hawk Gavilán Blanco
Leucopternis semiplumbeus/R Semiplumbeous Hawk Gavilán Dorsiplomizo
Buteo plagiatus/R Gray Hawk Gavilán Gris (Gavilán Pollero)
Buteo nitidus/R Gray-lined Hawk Gavilán Gris Rayado (Gavilán Pollero)
Buteo platypterus/M Broad-winged Hawk Gavilán Aludo (Gavilán Pollero)
Buteo brachyurus/R,M Short-tailed Hawk Gavilán Colicorto
Buteo swainsoni/M Swainson’s Hawk Gavilán de Swainson
Buteo albonotatus/R,M Zone-tailed Hawk Gavilán Colifajeado
Buteo jamaicensis/R,M Red-tailed Hawk Gavilán Colirrojo (Gavilán Valdivia)
Morphnus guianensis/R Crested Eagle Águila Crestada
Harpia harpyja/R Harpy Eagle Águila Arpía (Aguilucho)
Spizaetus tyrannus/R Black Hawk-Eagle Aguilillo Negro (Aguilucho)
Spizaetus ornatus/R Ornate Hawk-Eagle Aguilillo Penachudo (Aguilucho)
Spizaetus melanoleucus/R Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle Aguilillo Blanco y Negro (Águila Marcial)

Eurypygiformes

Eurypygidae (1)

Taxa/Estatus Nombre en Inglés Nombre en Español / (Común en Costa Rica)
Eurypyga helias/R Sunbittern Garza del Sol (Sol y Luna, Ave Canasta)

Gruiformes

Rallidae (16)

Taxa/Estatus Nombre en Inglés Nombre en Español / (Común en Costa Rica)
Micropygia schomburgkii/R Ocellated Crake Polluela Ocelada
Laterallus ruber/R?-SC Ruddy Crake Polluela Colorada
Laterallus albigularis/R White-throated Crake Polluela Gargantiblanca (Freidora, Huevo frito)
Laterallus exilis/R Gray-breasted Crake Polluela Pechigrís
Laterallus jamaicensis/R?,M?-SC Black Rail Polluela Negra
Rallus crepitans/R?,M? Clapper Rail Rascón Picudo
Aramides axillaris/R Rufous-necked Wood-Rail Rascón Cuellirrufo
Aramides cajaneus/R Gray-necked Wood-Rail Rascón Cuelligrís (Chirincoco, Pomponé, Pone-pone)
Amaurolimnas concolor/R Uniform Crake Rascón Café
Porzana carolina/M Sora Polluela Sora o Norteña
Porzana flaviventer/R Yellow-breasted Crake Polluela Pechiamarilla
Neocrex erythrops/R Paint-billed Crake Polluela Piquirroja
Pardirallus maculatus/R Spotted Rail Rascón Moteado
Porphyrio martinicus/R Purple Gallinule Gallareta Morada (Polla de Agua, Gallina de Agua, Calamón Morada)
Gallinula galeata/R,M? Common Gallinule Gallareta Frentirroja (Gallineta)
Fulica americana/R,M American Coot Focha Americana

Heliornithidae (1)

Heliornis fulica/R Sungrebe Pato Cantil (Perrito de Agua, Toboba)

Aramidae (1)

Aramus guarauna/R Limpkin Carao (Correa)

Charadriiformes

Burhinidae (1)

Taxa/Estatus Nombre en Inglés Nombre en Español / (Común en Costa Rica)
Burhinus bistriatus/R Double-striped Thick-Knee Alcaraván Americano (Alcaraván)

Recurvirostridae (2)

Himantopus mexicanus/R,M Black-necked Stilt Cigüeñuela Cuellinegro (Soldadito)
Recurvirostra americana/M American Avocet Avoceta Americana

Haematopodidae (1)

Haematopus palliatus/R,M American Oystercatcher Ostrero Americano

Charadriidae (10)

Vanellus chilensis/R Southern Lapwing Chorlitazo Sureño
Pluvialis squatarola/M Black-bellied Plover Chorlito Gris (Avefría)
Pluvialis dominica/M American Golden-Plover Chorlito Dorado Menor
Pluvialis fulva/A Pacific Golden-Plover Chorlito Dorado del Pacífico
Charadrius collaris/R Collared Plover Chorlitejo Collarejo (Turillo)
Charadrius nivosus/M Snowy Plover Chorlitejo Blanco o Patinegro (Chorlito, Turillo)
Charadrius wilsonia/R,M Wilson’s Plover Chorlitejo Picudo (Chorlito Gritón, Turillo)
Charadrius semipalmatus/M Semipalmated Plover Chorlitejo Semipalmado (Chorlito, Turillo)
Charadrius melodus/A Piping Plover Chorlitejo Silbador
Charadrius vociferus/R,M Killdeer Chorlitejo Tildío o de Dos Collares (Pijije, Tildío)

Jacanidae (2)

Jacana spinosa/R Northern Jacana Jacana Centroamericana (Cirujano, Gallito de Agua, Mulita, Yegüita)
Jacana jacana/A Wattled Jacana Jacana Sureña

Scolopacidae (32)

Actitis macularius/M Spotted Sandpiper Andarríos Maculado (Alzacolita, Piririza, Tigüiza)
Tringa solitaria/M Solitary Sandpiper Andarríos Solitario (Tigüiza)
Tringa incana/M Wandering Tattler Correlimos Vagabundo
Tringa melanoleuca/M Greater Yellowlegs Patiamarillo Mayor (Correlimos Grande, Pijije, Zarceta)
Tringa semipalmata/M Willet Pigüilo
Tringa flavipes/M Lesser Yellowlegs Patiamarillo Menor (Pijije, Zarceta)
Bartramia longicauda/M Upland Sandpiper Pradero (Gansa)
Numenius phaeopus/M Whimbrel Zarapito Trinador (Cherelá, Zarceta)
Numenius americanus/M Long-billed Curlew Zarapito Piquilargo
Limosa haemastica/M Hudsonian Godwit Aguja Lomiblanca
Limosa fedoa/M Marbled Godwit Aguja Canela
Arenaria interpres/M Ruddy Turnstone Vuelvepiedras Rojizo
Calidris canutus/M Red Knot Correlimos Grande
Calidris virgata/M Surfbird Chorlito de Rompientes
Calidris pugnax/M-SC Ruff Combatiente
Calidris himantopus/M Stilt Sandpiper Correlimos Patilargo (Patudo, Becacina)
Calidris ferruginea/M Curlew Sandpiper Correlimos Zarapitín
Calidris alba/M Sanderling Playero Arenero
Calidris alpina/M Dunlin Correlimos Pechinegro
Calidris bairdii/M Baird’s Sandpiper Correlimos de Baird (Patudo, Becacina)
Calidris minutilla/M Least Sandpiper Correlimos Menudo (Patudo, Becacina)
Calidris fuscicollis/M White-rumped Sandpiper Correlimos Lomiblanco (Patudo, Becacina)
Calidris subruficollis/M Buff-breasted Sandpiper Praderito Pechianteado (Zarceta)
Calidris melanotos/M Pectoral Sandpiper Correlimos Pechirrayado (Patudo, Becacina)
Calidris pusilla/M Semipalmated Sandpiper Correlimos Semipalmado
Calidris mauri/M Western Sandpiper Correlimos Occidental (Patudo, Becacina)
Limnodromus griseus/M Short-billed Dowitcher Agujeta Común
Limnodromus scolopaceus/M Long-billed Dowitcher Agujeta Silbona
Gallinago delicata/M Wilson’s Snipe Becacina Común (Becada)
Phalaropus tricolor/M Wilson’s Phalarope Falaropo Tricolor
Phalaropus lobatus/M Red-necked Phalarope Falaropo Picofino
Phalaropus fulicarius/M Red Phalarope Falaropo Rojo

Stercorariidae (4)

Stercorarius maccormicki/A-SC South Polar Skua Salteador Polar
Stercorarius pomarinus/M Pomarine Jaeger Págalo Pomarino
Stercorarius parasiticus/M Parasitic Jaeger Págalo Parásito
Stercorarius longicaudus/A Long-tailed Jaeger Págalo Colilargo

Laridae (33)

Creagrus furcatus/M Swallow-tailed Gull Gaviota Tijereta
Rissa tridactyla/A Black-legged Kittiwake Gaviota Tridáctila, Gaviota Patinegra
Xema sabini/M Sabine’s Gull Gaviota de Sabine
Chroicocephalus philadelphia/A Bonaparte’s Gull Gaviota de Bonaparte
Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus/A Gray-hooded Gull Gaviota Cabecigris
Leucophaeus modestus/A Gray Gull Gaviota Torero, Garuma
Leucophaeus atricilla/M Laughing Gull Gaviota Reidora
Leucophaeus pipixcan/M Franklin’s Gull Gaviota de Franklin
Larus heermanni/A-SC Heermann’s Gull Gaviota de Heermann
Larus delawarensis/M Ring-billed Gull Gaviota Piquianillada
Larus occidentalis/A Western Gull Gaviota Occidental
Larus californicus/A California Gull Gaviota Californiana
Larus argentatus/M Herring Gull Gaviota Argéntea
Larus dominicanus/A Kelp Gull Gaviota Coninera, Gaviota Dominicana
Anous stolidus/R Brown Noddy Tiñosa Común (Charrán Negro)
Anous minutus/R Black Noddy Tiñosa Negra (Charrán Negro Pequeño)
Gygis alba/R White Tern Charrán Blanco (Palomita del Espíritu Santo)
Onychoprion fuscatus/M Sooty Tern Charrán Sombrío
Onychoprion anaethetus/RR,M Bridled Tern Charrán Embridado
Sternula  antillarum/M Least Tern Charrán Chico o Menudo
Phaetusa simplex/A Large-billed Tern Charrán Picudo (Charrán de Río)
Gelochelidon nilotica/M Gull-billed Tern Charrán Piquinegro
Hydroprogne caspia/M Caspian Tern Pagaza Mayor o Piquirojo
Larosterna inca/A Inca Tern Charrán Inca
Chlidonias niger/M Black Tern Charrancito Negro o Fumarel
Sterna dougallii/A Roseate Tern Charrán Rosado
Sterna hirundo/M Common Tern Charrán Común
Sterna paradisaea/M? Arctic Tern Charrán Viajero
Sterna forsteri/M Forster’s Tern Charrán de Forster
Thalasseus maximus/M Royal Tern Pagaza Real
Thalasseus sandvicensis/M Sandwich Tern Pagaza Puntiamarilla
Thalasseus elegans/M Elegant Tern Pagaza Elegante
Rynchops niger/M Black Skimmer Rayador Negro

Columbiformes

Columbidae (27)

Taxa/Estatus Nombre en Inglés Nombre en Español / (Común en Costa Rica)
Columba livia/R Rock Pigeon Paloma Doméstica (Paloma de Castilla)
Patagioenas cayennensis/R Pale-vented Pigeon Paloma Colorada (Paloma Morada)
Patagioenas speciosa/R Scaled Pigeon Paloma Escamosa (Paloma Morada)
Patagioenas leucocephala/A White-crowned Pigeon Paloma Coroniblanca
Patagioenas flavirostris/R Red-billed Pigeon Paloma Piquirroja (Paloma Morada Común)
Patagioenas fasciata/R Band-tailed Pigeon Paloma Collareja
Patagioenas subvinacea/R Ruddy Pigeon Paloma Rojiza (Paloma Morada)
Patagioenas nigrirostris/R          Streptopelia decaocto/A,R? Short-billed Pigeon                     Eurasian Collared-Dove Paloma Piquicorta (Paloma Morada, Dos-tontos-son)                           Tórtola Turca
Columbina inca/R Inca Dove Tortolita Colilarga (San Juan, Tórtola)
Columbina passerina/R Common Ground-Dove Tortolita Común (Tortolita, Palomita)
Columbina minuta/R Plain-breasted Ground-Dove Tortolita Menuda (Tortolita, Conchita)
Columbina talpacoti/R Ruddy Ground-Dove Tortolita Rojiza (Tortolita, Palomita Colorada)
Claravis pretiosa/R Blue Ground-Dove Tortolita Azulada
Claravis mondetoura/R Maroon-chested Ground-Dove Tortolita Serranera
Geotrygon montana/R Ruddy Quail-Dove Paloma-Perdiz Rojiza
Geotrygon violacea/R Violaceous Quail-Dove Paloma-Perdiz Violácea
Leptotrygon veraguensis/R Olive-backed Quail-Dove Paloma-Perdiz Bigotiblanca
Leptotila verreauxi/R White-tipped Dove Paloma Coliblanca (Coliblanca, Yuré)
Leptotila cassinii/R Gray-chested Dove Paloma Pechigrís (Yuré)
Leptotila plumbeiceps/R Gray-headed Dove Paloma Coronigrís (Yuré)
Zentrygon costaricensis/R-END Buff-fronted Quail-Dove Paloma-Perdiz Costarriqueña
Zentrygon lawrencii/R Purplish-backed Quail-Dove Paloma-Perdiz Sombría
Zentrygon chiriquensis/R-END Chiriqui Quail-Dove Paloma-Perdiz Pechicanela
Zenaida asiatica/R,M White-winged Dove Paloma Aliblanca (Arrocera)
Zenaida auriculata/A                   Zenaida macroura/R,M Eared Dove                         Mourning Dove Paloma Torcaza                                                                                 Paloma Rabuda

Cuculiformes

Cuculidae (12)

Taxa/Estatus Nombre en Inglés Nombre en Español / (Común en Costa Rica)
Piaya cayana/R Squirrel Cuckoo Cuco Ardilla (Bobo Chiso, Cacao, San Miguel)
Coccyzus americanus/M Yellow-billed Cuckoo Cuclillo Piquigualdo
Coccyzus minor/R?,M Mangrove Cuckoo Cuclillo de Antifaz u Orejinegro
Coccyzus ferrugineus/R-END Cocos Cuckoo Cuclillo de la Isla del Coco
Coccyzus erythropthalmus/M Black-billed Cuckoo Cuclillo Piquinegro
Tapera naevia/R Striped Cuckoo Cuclillo Listado (Rondero, Tres Pesos, Ave de las Ánimas)
Dromococcyx phasianellus/R Pheasant Cuckoo Cuclillo Faisán
Morococcyx erythropygus/R Lesser Ground-Cuckoo Cuclillo Sabanero (Horero)
Neomorphus geoffroyi/R Rufous-vented Ground-Cuckoo Cuco Hormiguero
Crotophaga major/A Greater Ani Garrapatero Mayor (Tijo)
Crotophaga ani/R Smooth-billed Ani Garrapatero Piquiliso (Tijo, Tinco)
Crotophaga sulcirostris/R Groove-billed Ani Garrapatero Piquiestriado (Tijo, Tinco, Zopilotillo)

Strigiformes

Tytonidae (1)

Taxa/Estatus Nombre en Inglés Nombre en Español / (Común en Costa Rica)
Tyto alba/R Barn-Owl Lechuza Ratonera (Lechuza de Campanario, Cara de Gato, Búho)

Strigidae (16)

Megascops cooperi/R Pacific Screech-Owl Lechucita Sabanera (Ju de León, Estucurú o Sorococa)
Megascops choliba/R Tropical Screech-Owl Lechucita Neotropical (Estucurú o Sorococa)
Megascops guatemalae/R Vermiculated Screech-Owl Lechucita Vermiculada (Estucurú o Sorococa)
Megascops clarkii/R-END Bare-shanked Screech-Owl Lechucita Serranera (Estucurú o Sorococa)
Lophostrix cristata/R Crested Owl Búho Penachudo
Pulsatrix perspicillata/R Spectacled Owl Búho de Anteojos (Oropopo)
Bubo virginianus/R? Great Horned Owl Búho Grande
Glaucidium costaricanum/R-END Costa Rican Pygmy-Owl Mochuelo Montañero
Glaucidium griseiceps/R Central American Pygmy-Owl Mochuelo Enano
Glaucidium brasilianum/R Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl Mochuelo Común (Cuatro Ojos, Majafierro)
Athene cunicularia/A Burrowing Owl Lechuza Terrestre o Llanera
Ciccaba virgata/R Mottled Owl Lechuza Café (Ju de León)
Ciccaba nigrolineata/R Black-and-white Owl Lechuza Blanco y Negro
Asio flammeus/A Short-eared Owl Lechuza Campestre
Pseudoscops clamator/R Striped Owl Búho Listado
Aegolius ridgwayi/R Unspotted Saw-whet Owl Lechucita Parda (Lechucita de Alfaro)

Caprimulgiformes

Caprimulgidae (10)

Taxa/Estatus Nombre en Inglés Nombre en Español / (Común en Costa Rica)
Lurocalis semitorquatus/R Short-tailed Nighthawk Añapero Colicorto
Chordeiles acutipennis/R,M Lesser Nighthawk Añapero Menor (Gavilán)
Chordeiles minor/RR,M Common Nighthawk Añapero Zumbón
Nyctidromus albicollis/R Common Pauraque Tapacaminos Común (Cuyeo, Pucuyo)
Nyctiphrynus ocellatus/R Ocellated Poorwill Chotacabras Ocelado
Antrostomus carolinensis/M Chuck-will’s-widow Chotacabras de Paso
Antrostomus rufus/R Rufous Nightjar Chotacabras Rojizo
Antrostomus vociferus/M? Eastern Whip-poor-will Chotacabras Norteño
Antrostomus saturatus/R-END Dusky Nightjar Chotacabras Sombrío (Tres Cobijas)
Hydropsalis cayennensis/R White-tailed Nightjar Chotacabras Coliblanco

Nyctibiidae (3)

Nyctibius grandis/R Great Potoo Nictibio Grande (Pájaro Estaca, Leona, Bruja)
Nyctibius griseus/R Common Potoo Nictibio Común (Pájaro Estaca, Pájaro Palo)
Nyctibius jamaicensis/R Northern Potoo Nictibio Norteño (Pájaro Estaca, Gozona)

Steatornithidae (1)

Steatornis caripensis/R? Oilbird Guácharo

Apodiformes

Apodidae (11)

Taxa/Estatus Nombre en Inglés Nombre en Español / (Común en Costa Rica)
Cypseloides niger/R,M Black Swift Vencejo Negro
Cypseloides cryptus/R White-chinned Swift Vencejo Sombrío
Cypseloides cherriei/R Spot-fronted Swift Vencejo de Cherrie
Streptoprocne rutila/R Chestnut-collared Swift Vencejo Cuellicastaño
Streptoprocne zonaris/R White-collared Swift Vencejón Collarejo (Golondrón)
Chaetura pelagica/M Chimney Swift Vencejo de Paso
Chaetura vauxi/R Vaux’s Swift Vencejo Común
Chaetura fumosa/R-END Costa Rican Swift Vencejo de Rabadilla Clara
Chaetura cinereiventris/R Gray-rumped Swift Vencejo Lomigrís
Panyptila cayennensis/R Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift Vencejo Tijereta Menor (Macuá)
Panyptila sanctihieronymi/A-SC Great Swallow-tailed Swift Vencejo Tijereta Mayor

Trochilidae (52)

Florisuga mellivora/R White-necked Jacobin Jacobino Nuquiblanco
Eutoxeres aquila/R White-tipped Sicklebill Pico de Hoz
Glaucis aeneus/R Bronzy Hermit Ermitaño Bronceado
Threnetes ruckeri/R Band-tailed Barbthroat Ermitaño Barbudo
Phaethornis guy/R Green Hermit Ermitaño Verde
Phaethornis longirostris/R Long-billed Hermit Ermitaño Colilargo
Phaethornis striigularis/R Stripe-throated Hermit Ermitaño Enano
Doryfera ludovicae/R Green-fronted Lancebill Pico de Lanza Frentiverde
Colibri delphinae/R Brown Violetear Colibrí Orejivioláceo Pardo
Colibri thalassinus/R Green Violetear Colibrí Orejivioláceo Verde
Heliothryx barroti/R Purple-crowned Fairy Colibrí Picopunzón
Anthracothorax prevostii/R Green-breasted Mango Colibrí Manguito Pechiverde
Anthracothorax veraguensis/R? Veraguan Mango Colibrí Manguito de Veragua
Discosura conversii/R Green Thorntail Colibrí Colicerda Verde
Lophornis delattrei/R? Rufous-crested Coquette Coqueta Crestirrojiza
Lophornis helenae/R Black-crested Coquette Coqueta Crestinegra
Lophornis adorabilis/R-END White-crested Coquette Coqueta Crestiblanca
Heliodoxa jacula/R Green-crowned Brilliant Colibrí Brillante Frentiverde
Eugenes fulgens/R Magnificent Hummingbird Colibrí Magnífico
Panterpe insignis/R-END Fiery-throated Hummingbird Colibrí Garganta de Fuego
Heliomaster longirostris/R Long-billed Starthroat Colibrí Piquilargo (Pochotero del Sur)
Heliomaster constantii/R Plain-capped Starthroat Colibrí Pochotero
Lampornis hemileucus/R-END White-bellied Mountain-gem Colibrí Montañes Vientriblanco
Lampornis calolaemus/R-END Purple-throated Mountain-gem Colibrí Montañes Gorgimorado
Lampornis castaneoventris/R-END White-throated Mountain-gem Colibrí Montañes Coligrís, Colibrí Montañes Gorgiblanco
Calliphlox bryantae/R-END Magenta-throated Woodstar Colibrí Estrellita Gorgimorada
Archilochus colubris/M Ruby-throated Hummingbird Colibrí Garganta de Rubí
Selasphorus flammula/R-END Volcano Hummingbird Colibrí Chispita Volcanera (Chispita, Colibrí Mosca)
Selasphorus scintilla/R-END Scintillant Hummingbird Colibrí Chispita Gorginaranja (Chispita, Colibrí Mosca)
Chlorostilbon canivetii/R Canivet’s Emerald Esmeralda Rabihorcada
Chlorostilbon assimilis/R-END Garden Emerald Colibrí Esmeralda Jardinero
Klais guimeti/R Violet-headed Hummingbird Colibrí Cabeciazul
Phaeochroa cuvierii/R Scaly-breasted Hummingbird Colibrí Pechiescamado
Campylopterus hemileucurus/R Violet Sabrewing Ala de Sable Violáceo
Eupherusa eximia/R Stripe-tailed Hummingbird Colibrí Colirrayado
Eupherusa nigriventris/R-END Black-bellied Hummingbird Colibrí Pechinegro
Elvira chionura/R-END White-tailed Emerald Esmeralda Coliblanca
Elvira cupreiceps/R-END Coppery-headed Emerald Esmeralda de Coronilla Cobriza
Microchera albocoronata/R-END Snowcap Colibrí Copete de Nieve
Chalybura urochrysia/R Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer Colibrí Patirrojo
Thalurania colombica/R Crowned Woodnymph Colibrí Ninfa Verde-Violeta
Amazilia candida/R? White-bellied Emerald Amazilia Pechiblanca (Gorrión)
Amazilia amabilis/R Blue-chested Hummingbird Amazilia Pechiazul (Gorrión)
Amazilia decora/R-END Charming Hummingbird Amazilia Corona de Berilo (Gorrión)
Amazilia boucardi/R-END Mangrove Hummingbird Amazilia Manglera (Gorrión)
Amazilia cyanura/R Blue-tailed Hummingbird Amazilia Coliazul (Gorrión)
Amazilia saucerottei/R Steely-vented Hummingbird Amazilia Culiazul (Gorrión)
Amazilia edward/R-END Snowy-bellied Hummingbird Amazilia Vientriblanca (Gorrión)
Amazilia tzacatl/R Rufous-tailed Hummingbird Amazilia Rabirrufa (Gorrión)
Amazilia rutila/R Cinnamon Hummingbird Amazilia Canela (Gorrión)
Lepidopyga coeruleogularis/R? Sapphire-throated Hummingbird Colibrí Garganta de Zafiro
Hylocharis eliciae/R Blue-throated Goldentail Colibrí Colidorado

Trogoniformes

Trogonidae (10)

Taxa/Estatus Nombre en Inglés Nombre en Español / (Común en Costa Rica)
Trogon clathratus/R-END Lattice-tailed Trogon Trogón Ojiblanco
Trogon massena/R Slaty-tailed Trogon Trogón Coliplomizo (Caicota)
Trogon melanocephalus/R Black-headed Trogon Trogón Cabecinegro (Viuda Amarilla)
Trogon bairdii/R-END Baird’s Trogon Trogón Vientribermejo
Trogon caligatus/R Gartered Trogon Trogón Violáceo
Trogon rufus/R Black-throated Trogon Trogón Cabeciverde
Trogon elegans/R Elegant Trogon Trogón Elegante (Viuda Roja)
Trogon collaris/R Collared Trogon Trogón Collarejo (Viuda Roja, Quetzal Macho)
Trogon aurantiiventris/R-END Orange-bellied Trogon Trogón Vientrianaranjado
Pharomachrus mocinno/R Resplendent Quetzal Quetzal (Coludo)

Coraciiformes

Momotidae (6)

Taxa/Estatus Nombre en Inglés Nombre en Español / (Común en Costa Rica)
Hylomanes momotula/R Tody Motmot Momoto Enano (Pájaro Bobo)
Momotus momota/R Blue-crowned Motmot Momoto Común (Pájaro Bobo, Bobo Azul)
Baryphthengus martii/R Rufous Motmot Momoto Canelo Mayor (Pájaro Bobo)
Electron carinatum/R Keel-billed Motmot Momoto Pico Quilla (Pájaro Bobo)
Electron platyrhynchum/R Broad-billed Motmot Momoto Piquiancho (Pájaro Bobo)
Eumomota superciliosa/R Turquoise-browed Motmot Momoto Cejiceleste (Pájaro Bobo)

Alcedinidae (6)

Megaceryle torquatus/R Ringed Kingfisher Martín Pescador Collarejo
Megaceryle alcyon/M Belted Kingfisher Martín Pescador Norteño
Chloroceryle amazona/R Amazon Kingfisher Martín Pescador Amazónico
Chloroceryle americana/R Green Kingfisher Martín Pescador Verde
Chloroceryle inda/R Green-and-rufous Kingfisher Martín Pescador Vientrirrufo
Chloroceryle aenea/R American Pygmy Kingfisher Martín Pescador Enano

Piciformes

Bucconidae (5)

Taxa/Estatus Nombre en Inglés Nombre en Español / (Común en Costa Rica)
Notharchus hyperrhynchus/R White-necked Puffbird Buco Collarejo
Notharchus tectus/R Pied Puffbird Buco Pinto
Malacoptila panamensis/R White-whiskered Puffbird Buco Barbón
Micromonacha lanceolata/R Lanceolated Monklet Monjito Rayado
Monasa morphoeus/R White-fronted Nunbird Monja Frentiblanca (Julío)

Galbulidae (2)

Galbula ruficauda/R Rufous-tailed Jacamar Jacamar Rabirrufo (Gorrión de Montaña)
Jacamerops aureus/R Great Jacamar Jacamar Grande

Capitonidae (1)

Eubucco bourcierii/R Red-headed Barbet Barbudo Cabecirrojo (Ruano)

Semnornithidae (1)

Semnornis frantzii/R-END Prong-billed Barbet Barbudo Cocora (Cocora, Carcareón)

Ramphastidae (6)

Aulacorhynchus prasinus/R Emerald Toucanet Tucancillo Verde (Curré, Curré Verde)
Pteroglossus torquatus/R Collared Aracari Tucancillo Collarejo (Cusingo, Tití, Félix)
Pteroglossus frantzii/R-END Fiery-billed Aracari Tucancillo Piquianaranjado (Cusingo, Cachis, Filí)
Selenidera spectabilis/R-END Yellow-eared Toucanet Tucancillo Orejiamarillo
Ramphastos sulfuratus/R Keel-billed Toucan Tucán Pico Iris (Tucán Pico Arcoiris, Curré Negro)
Ramphastos ambiguus/R Black-mandibled Toucan Tucán Pico Negro (Quioro, Dios te dé, Gran Curré Negro)

Picidae (16)

Picumnus olivaceus/R Olivaceous Piculet Carpinterito Oliváceo (Telegrafista)
Melanerpes formicivorus/R Acorn Woodpecker Carpintero Careto (Payasito)
Melanerpes chrysauchen/R-END Golden-naped Woodpecker Capintero Nuquidorado
Melanerpes pucherani/R Black-cheeked Woodpecker Carpintero Carinegro
Melanerpes rubricapillus/R Red-crowned Woodpecker Carpintero Nuquirrojo
Melanerpes hoffmannii/R-END Hoffmann’s Woodpecker Carpintero de Hoffmann
Sphyrapicus varius/M Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Carpintero Bebedor
Picoides fumigatus/R Smoky-brown Woodpecker Carpintero Pardo
Picoides villosus/R Hairy Woodpecker Carpintero Serranero o Velloso
Veniliornis kirkii/R Red-rumped Woodpecker Carpintero Lomirrojo
Piculus simplex/R-END Rufous-winged Woodpecker Carpintero Alirrufo
Colaptes rubiginosus/R Golden-olive Woodpecker Carpintero Verde Dorado
Celeus loricatus/R Cinnamon Woodpecker Carpintero Canelo
Celeus castaneus/R Chestnut-colored Woodpecker Carpintero Castaño
Dryocopus lineatus/R Lineated Woodpecker Carpintero Lineado
Campephilus guatemalensis/R Pale-billed Woodpecker Carpintero Picoplata (Dos Golpes, Carpintero Chiricano)

Falconiformes

Falconidae (13)

Taxa/Estatus Nombre en Inglés Nombre en Español / (Común en Costa Rica)
Micrastur ruficollis/R Barred Forest-Falcon Halcón de Monte Barreteado
Micrastur mirandollei/R Slaty-backed Forest-Falcon Halcón de Monte Dorsigrís
Micrastur semitorquatus/R Collared Forest-Falcon Halcón de Monte Collarejo
Ibycter americanus/R Red-throated Caracara Caracara Avispera (Cacao, Come Cacao, Deslenguado)
Caracara cheriway/R Crested Caracara Caracara Cargahuesos (Cargahuesos, Querque, Quebrantahuesos)
Milvago chimachima/R Yellow-headed Caracara Caracara Cabecigualdo
Herpetotheres cachinnans/R Laughing Falcon Guaco
Falco sparverius/M American Kestrel Cernícalo Americano (Klis-Klis, Camaleón)
Falco columbarius/M Merlin Esmerejón
Falco femoralis/M? Aplomado Falcon Halcón Aplomado
Falco rufigularis/R Bat Falcon Halcón Cuelliblanco
Falco deiroleucus/R? Orange-breasted Falcon Halcón Pechirrufo
Falco peregrinus/M Peregrine Falcon Halcón Peregrino

Psittaciformes

Psittacidae (17)

Taxa Nombre en Inglés Nombre en Español / (Común en Costa Rica)
Pyrrhura hoffmanni/R-END Sulphur-winged Parakeet Perico Aliazufrado
Eupsittula nana/R Olive-throated Parakeet Perico Azteco
Eupsittula canicularis/R Orange-fronted Parakeet Perico Frentinaranja (Catano, Periquito, Zapoyol)
Eupsittula pertinax/R Brown-throated Parakeet Perico Gorgicafé
Ara ambiguus/R Great Green Macaw Guacamayo Verde Mayor (Lapa Verde)
Ara macao/R Scarlet Macaw Guacamayo Rojo (Lapa Roja, Lapa Colorada)
Psittacara finschi/R-END Crimson-fronted Parakeet Perico Frentirrojo (Cotorra, Chucuyo, Perico Colilarga o de Palmera)
Bolborhynchus lineola/R Barred Parakeet Perico Listado
Brotogeris jugularis/R Orange-chinned Parakeet Periquito Barbinaranja (Perico, Zapoyolito, Chimbolito, Catano)
Touit costaricensis/R-END Red-fronted Parrotlet Periquito Alirrojo
Pyrilia haematotis/R Brown-hooded Parrot Loro Cabecipardo (Lora)
Pionus menstruus/R Blue-headed Parrot Loro Cabeciazul (Chucuyo)
Pionus senilis/R White-crowned Parrot Loro Coroniblanco (Cotorra, Chucuyo)
Amazona albifrons/R White-fronted Parrot Loro Frentiblanco (Cancan, Lora)
Amazona autumnalis/R Red-lored Parrot Loro Frentirrojo (Lora Jupa Roja)
Amazona farinosa/R Mealy Parrot Loro Verde (Lora Cabeza Negra, Lora Jupa Gris)
Amazona auropalliata/R Yellow-naped Parrot Lora de Nuca Amarilla (Lora Jupa Amarilla)

Passeriformes

Thamnophilidae (22)

Taxa/Estatus Nombre en Inglés Nombre en Español / (Común en Costa Rica)
Cymbilaimus lineatus/R Fasciated Antshrike Batará Lineado
Taraba major/R Great Antshrike Batará Grande
Thamnophilus doliatus/R Barred Antshrike Batará Barreteado
Thamnophilus bridgesi/R-END Black-hooded Antshrike Batará Negruzco
Thamnophilus atrinucha/R Black-crowned Antshrike Batará Plomizo
Thamnistes anabatinus/R Russet Antshrike Batará Café
Dysithamnus mentalis/R Plain Antvireo Batarito Cabecigrís
Dysithamnus striaticeps/R-END Streak-crowned Antvireo Batarito Pechirrayado
Dysithamnus puncticeps/R Spot-crowned Antvireo Batarito Cabecipunteado
Myrmotherula axillaris/R White-flanked Antwren Hormiguerito Flanquiblanco
Myrmotherula schisticolor/R Slaty Antwren Hormiguerito Pizarroso
Epinecrophylla fulviventris/R Checker-throated Antwren Hormiguerito Café
Microrhopias quixensis/R Dot-winged Antwren Hormiguerito Alipunteado
Euchrepomis callinota/R Rufous-rumped Antwren Hormiguerito Lomirrufo
Cercomacra tyrannina/R Dusky Antbird Hormiguero Negruzco
Gymnocichla nudiceps/R Bare-crowned Antbird Hormiguero Calvo
Myrmeciza exsul/R Chestnut-backed Antbird Hormiguero Dorsicastaño
Myrmeciza laemosticta/R Dull-mantled Antbird Hormiguero Alimaculado
Myrmeciza zeledoni/R Zeledon’s Antbird Hormiguero de Zeledón
Hylophylax naevioides/R Spotted Antbird Hormiguero Moteado
Gymnopithys bicolor/R Bicolored Antbird Hormiguero Bicolor
Phaenostictus mcleannani/R Ocellated Antbird Hormiguero Ocelado

Conopophagidae (1)

Pittasoma michleri/R-END Black-crowned Antpitta Tororoi Pechiescamoso (Hormiguero)

Grallariidae (4)

Grallaria guatimalensis/R Scaled Antpitta Tororoi Dorsiescamado (Hormiguero)
Hylopezus perspicillatus/R Streak-chested Antpitta Tororoi Pechilistado (Hormiguero)
Hylopezus dives/R-END Thicket Antpitta Tororoi Pechicanelo (Hormiguero)
Grallaricula flavirostris/R Ochre-breasted Antpitta Tororoi Piquigualdo (Hormiguero)

Rhinocryptidae (1)

Scytalopus argentifrons/R-END Silvery-fronted Tapaculo Tapaculo Frentiplateado

Formicariidae (3)

Formicarius analis/R Black-faced Antthrush Gallito Hormiguero Carinegro
Formicarius nigricapillus/R Black-headed Antthrush Gallito Hormiguero Cabecinegro
Formicarius rufipectus/R Rufous-breasted Antthrush Gallito Hormiguero Pechicastaño

Furnariidae (34)

Sclerurus mexicanus/R Tawny-throated Leaftosser Tirahojas Pechirrufo
Sclerurus albigularis/R Gray-throated Leaftosser Tirahojas Gargantigrís
Sclerurus guatemalensis/R Scaly-throated Leaftosser Tirahojas Barbiescamado
Sittasomus griseicapillus/R Olivaceous Woodcreeper Trepadorcito Aceitunado
Deconychura longicauda/R Long-tailed Woodcreeper Trepador Delgado
Dendrocincla homochroa/R Ruddy Woodcreeper Trepador Rojizo
Dendrocincla anabatina/R Tawny-winged Woodcreeper Trepador Alirrubio
Dendrocincla fuliginosa/R Plain-brown Woodcreeper Trepador Pardo
Glyphorynchus spirurus/R Wedge-billed Woodcreeper Trepadorcito Pico de Cuña
Dendrocolaptes sanctithomae/R Northern-barred Woodcreeper Trepador Barreteado
Dendrocolaptes picumnus/R Black-banded Woodcreeper Trepador Vientribarreteado
Xiphocolaptes promeropirhynchus/R Strong-billed Woodcreeper Trepador Gigante
Xiphorhynchus susurrans/R Cocoa Woodcreeper Trepador Gorgianteado
Xiphorhynchus flavigaster/R Ivory-billed Woodcreeper Trepador Piquiclaro
Xiphorhynchus lachrymosus/R Black-striped Woodcreeper Trepador Pinto (Relinchero)
Xiphorhynchus erythropygius/R Spotted Woodcreeper Trepador Manchado
Campylorhamphus pusillus/R Brown-billed Scythebill Trepador Pico de Hoz
Lepidocolaptes souleyetii/R Streak-headed Woodcreeper Trepador Cabecirrayado
Lepidocolaptes affinis/R Spot-crowned Woodcreeper Trepador Cabecipunteado
Xenops minutus/R Plain Xenops Xenops Común
Xenops rutilans/R Streaked Xenops Xenops Rayado
Pseudocolaptes lawrencii/R Buffy Tuftedcheek Trepamusgo Cachetón
Philydor rufum/R Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner Trepamusgo Rojizo
Anabacerthia variegaticeps/R Scaly-throated Foliage-gleaner Trepamusgo de Anteojos
Syndactyla subalaris/R Lineated Foliage-gleaner Trepamusgo Lineado
Clibanornis rubiginosus/R Ruddy Foliage-gleaner Hojarrasquero Rojizo
Thripadectes rufobrunneus/R-END Streak-breasted Treehunter Trepamusgo Cuellirojizo
Automolus ochrolaemus/R Buff-throated Foliage-gleaner Hojarrasquero Gorgianteado
Automolus subulatus/R Striped Woodhaunter Trepamusgo Rayado
Premnoplex brunnescens/R Spotted Barbtail Subepalo Moteado
Margarornis rubiginosus/R-END Ruddy Treerunner Subepalo Rojizo (Chupamusgo)
Cranioleuca erythrops/R Red-faced Spinetail Colaespina Carirroja
Synallaxis albescens/R Pale-breasted Spinetail Arquitecto Güitío
Synallaxis brachyura/R Slaty Spinetail Arquitecto Plomizo

Tyrannidae (83)

Ornithion semiflavum/R Yellow-bellied Tyrannulet Mosquerito Cejiblanco
Ornithion brunneicapillus/R Brown-capped Tyrannulet Mosquerito Gorricafé
Camptostoma imberbe/R,M Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet Mosquerito Chillón
Camptostoma obsoletum/R Southern Beardless-Tyrannulet Mosquerito Silbador
Phaeomyias murina/R Mouse-colored Tyrannulet Mosquerito Cafecito
Nesotriccus ridgwayi/R-END Cocos Flycatcher Mosquerito de la Isla del Coco
Capsiempis flaveola/R Yellow Tyrannulet Mosquerito Amarillo
Tyrannulus elatus/R Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet Mosquerito Coroniamarillo
Myiopagis viridicata/R Greenish Elaenia Elainia Verdosa (Tontillo)
Elaenia flavogaster/R Yellow-bellied Elaenia Elainia Copetona (Tontillo, Bobillo, Copetoncillo)
Elaenia chiriquensis/R Lesser Elaenia Elainia Sabanera (Tontillo)
Elaenia frantzii/R Mountain Elaenia Elainia Montañera (Tontillo, Bobillo)
Serpophaga cinerea/R Torrent Tyrannulet Mosquerito Guardarrios
Mionectes olivaceus/R Olive-striped Flycatcher Mosquerito Ojimanchado (Tontillo)
Mionectes oleagineus/R Ochre-bellied Flycatcher Mosquerito Aceitunado (Tontillo)
Leptopogon amaurocephalus/R Sepia-capped Flycatcher Mosquerito Cabecipardo
Leptopogon superciliaris/R Slaty-capped Flycatcher Mosquerito Orejinegro
Phylloscartes superciliaris/R Rufous-browed Tyrannulet Mosquerito Cejirrufo
Phyllomyias burmeisteri/R Rough-legged Tyrannulet Mosquerito Frentiblanco
Zimmerius vilissimus/R Paltry Tyrannulet Mosquerito Cejigrís
Sublegatus arenarum/R Northern Scrub-Flycatcher Mosquero Gorgigrís
Myiornis atricapillus/R Black-capped Pygmy-Tyrant Mosquerito Colicorto
Lophotriccus pileatus/R Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant Mosquerito de Yelmo
Oncostoma cinereigulare/R Northern Bentbill Piquitorcido Norteño (Brujita)
Poecilotriccus sylvia/R Slate-headed Tody-Flycatcher Espatulilla Cabecigrís
Todirostrum cinereum/R Common Tody-Flycatcher Espatulilla Común (Espatulilla, Mantequillilla)
Todirostrum nigriceps/R Black-headed Tody-Flycatcher Espatulilla Cabecinegra
Rhynchocyclus brevirostris/R Eye-ringed Flatbill Piquiplano de Anteojos
Tolmomyias sulphurescens/R Yellow-olive Flycatcher Piquiplano Azufrado
Tolmomyias assimilis/R Yellow-margined Flycatcher Piquiplano Aliamarillo
Platyrinchus cancrominus/R Stub-tailed Spadebill Piquichato Norteño
Platyrinchus mystaceus/R White-throated Spadebill Piquichato Gargantiblanco
Platyrinchus coronatus/R Golden-crowned Spadebill Piquichato Coronirrufo
Onychorhynchus coronatus/R Royal Flycatcher Mosquero Real
Terenotriccus erythrurus/R Ruddy-tailed Flycatcher Mosquerito Colirrufo
Myiobius sulphureipygius/R Sulphur-rumped Flycatcher Mosquerito Lomiamarillo
Myiobius atricaudus/R Black-tailed Flycatcher Mosquerito Colinegro
Myiophobus fasciatus/R Bran-colored Flycatcher Mosquerito Pechirrayado
Aphanotriccus capitalis/R-END Tawny-chested Flycatcher Mosquerito Pechileonado
Mitrephanes phaeocercus/R Tufted Flycatcher Mosquerito Moñudo
Contopus cooperi/M Olive-sided Flycatcher Pibí Boreal (Tontillo)
Contopus lugubris/R-END Dark Pewee Pibí Sombrío (Tontillo)
Contopus ochraceus/R-END Ochraceous Pewee Pibí Ocráceo (Tontillo)
Contopus sordidulus/M,R Western Wood-Pewee Pibí Occidental (Tontillo, Piguí)
Contopus virens/M Eastern Wood-Pewee Pibí Oriental (Tontillo, Piguí)
Contopus cinereus/R Tropical Pewee Pibí Tropical (Tontillo, Piguí)
Empidonax flaviventris/M Yellow-bellied Flycatcher Mosquerito Vientriamarillo
Empidonax virescens/M Acadian Flycatcher Mosquerito Verdoso
Empidonax alnorum/M Alder Flycatcher Mosquerito de Charral
Empidonax traillii/M Willow Flycatcher Mosquerito de Traill
Empidonax albigularis/R,M White-throated Flycatcher Mosquerito Gargantiblanco
Empidonax minimus/M Least Flycatcher Mosquerito Chebec
Empidonax flavescens/R Yellowish Flycatcher Mosquerito Amarillento
Empidonax atriceps/R-END Black-capped Flycatcher Mosquerito Cabecinegro
Sayornis nigricans/R Black Phoebe Mosquero de Agua
Sayornis phoebe/A Eastern Phoebe Mosquero Fibí
Pyrocephalus rubinus/A Vermilion Flycatcher Mosquerito Rojo
Colonia colonus/R Long-tailed Tyrant Mosquero Coludo
Attila spadiceus/R Bright-rumped Attila Atila Lomiamarilla
Rhytipterna holerythra/R Rufous Mourner Plañidera Rojiza
Myiarchus tuberculifer/R Dusky-capped Flycatcher Copetón Crestioscuro (Tontillo)
Myiarchus panamensis/R Panama Flycatcher Copetón Colipardo (Tontillo)
Myiarchus cinerascens/A Ash-throated Flycatcher Copetón Garganticeniza (Tontillo)
Myiarchus nuttingi/R Nutting’s Flycatcher Copetón de Nutting (Tontillo)
Myiarchus crinitus/M Great Crested Flycatcher Copetón Viajero (Tontillo)
Myiarchus tyrannulus/R Brown-crested Flycatcher Copetón Crestipardo (Tontillo)
Pitangus sulphuratus/R Great Kiskadee Bienteveo Grande (Cristo Fue, Pecho Amarillo)
Megarynchus pitangua/R Boat-billed Flycatcher Mosquerón Picudo (Pecho Amarillo)
Myiozetetes cayanensis/R Rusty-margined Flycatcher Mosquero Alicastaño (Pecho Amarillo)
Myiozetetes similis/R Social Flycatcher Mosquero Cejiblanco (Pecho Amarillo)
Myiozetetes granadensis/R Gray-capped Flycatcher Mosquero Cabecigrís (Pecho Amarillo)
Conopias albovittatus/R White-ringed Flycatcher Mosquero Cabecianillado (Pecho Amarillo)
Myiodynastes hemichrysus/R-END Golden-bellied Flycatcher Mosquero Vientridorado (Pecho Amarillo)
Myiodynastes maculatus/R,RR,M Streaked Flycatcher Mosquero Listado (Pecho Amarillo)
Myiodynastes luteiventris/RR,M Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher Mosquero Vientriazufrado (Pecho Amarillo)
Legatus leucophaius/RR,M Piratic Flycatcher Mosquero Pirata (Pecho Amarillo)
Tyrannus melancholicus/R Tropical Kingbird Tirano Tropical (Pecho Amarillo)
Tyrannus verticalis/M Western Kingbird Tirano Occidental (Pecho Amarillo)
Tyrannus tyrannus/M Eastern Kingbird Tirano Norteño (Viuda Negra)
Tyrannus dominicensis/M Gray Kingbird Tirano Gris
Tyrannus forficatus/M Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Tijereta Rosada (Tijerilla)
Tyrannus savana/R,M Fork-tailed Flycatcher Tijereta Sabanera (Tijerilla)
Genus Incertae Sedis
Piprites griseiceps/R Gray-headed Piprites Saltarín Cabecigrís

Tityridae (9)

Schiffornis veraepacis/R Northern Schiffornis Tordo-saltarín
Laniocera rufescens/R Speckled Mourner Plañidera Moteada
Tityra semifasciata/R Masked Tityra Tityra Carirroja (Pájaro Chancho, Calandria)
Tityra inquisitor/R Black-crowned Tityra Tityra Coroninegra (Pájaro Chancho)
Pachyramphus versicolor/R Barred Becard Cabezón Ondeado
Pachyramphus cinnamomeus/R Cinnamon Becard Cabezón Canelo
Pachyramphus polychopterus/R White-winged Becard Cabezón Aliblanco
Pachyramphus albogriseus/R Black-and-white Becard Cabezón Cejiblanco
Pachyramphus aglaiae/R Rose-throated Becard Cabezón Plomizo

Cotingidae (8)

Querula purpurata/R Purple-throated Fruitcrow Querula Gorgimorada
Cephalopterus glabricollis/R-END Bare-necked Umbrellabird Pájaro-sombrilla Cuellinudo (Pájaro Danta)
Cotinga amabilis/R Lovely Cotinga Cotinga Linda
Cotinga ridgwayi/R-END Turquoise Cotinga Cotinga Turquesa
Lipaugus unirufus/R Rufous Piha Piha Rojiza
Procnias tricarunculatus/R-END Three-wattled Bellbird Campanero Tricarunculado (Pájaro Campana, Rin-Ran, Calandria)
Carpodectes antoniae/R-END Yellow-billed Cotinga Cotinga Piquiamarillo
Carpodectes nitidus/R-END Snowy Cotinga Cotinga Blanca

Pipridae (8)

Chiroxiphia lanceolata/R Lance-tailed Manakin Saltarín Coludo (Toledo)
Chiroxiphia linearis/R Long-tailed Manakin Saltarín Toledo (Toledo)
Corapipo altera/R White-ruffed Manakin Saltarín Gorgiblanco
Lepidothrix coronata/R Blue-crowned Manakin Saltarín Coroniceleste
Manacus candei/R White-collared Manakin Saltarín Cuelliblanco (Quiebrapalos, Quiebraramas, Bailarín)
Manacus aurantiacus/R-END Orange-collared Manakin Saltarín Cuellinaranja (Quiebrapalos, Hombrecillo)
Dixiphia pipra/R White-crowned Manakin Saltarín Coroniblanco
Ceratopipra mentalis/R Red-capped Manakin Saltarín Cabecirrojo

Oxyruncidae (1)

Oxyruncus cristatus/R Sharpbill Picoagudo

Vireonidae (16)

Vireo griseus/M White-eyed Vireo Vireo Ojiblanco
Vireo pallens/R Mangrove Vireo Vireo de Manglar
Vireo flavifrons/M Yellow-throated Vireo Vireo Pechiamarillo
Vireo solitarius/M Blue-headed Vireo Vireo Solitario
Vireo carmioli/R-END Yellow-winged Vireo Vireo Aliamarillo
Vireo gilvus/M Warbling Vireo Vireo Canoro
Vireo leucophrys/R Brown-capped Vireo Vireo Montañero
Vireo philadelphicus/M Philadelphia Vireo Vireo Amarillento
Vireo olivaceus/M Red-eyed Vireo Vireo Ojirrojo (Chiguisa)
Vireo flavoviridis/RR,M Yellow-green Vireo Vireo Cabecigrís (Chiguisa, Chuesa, Cazadora, Fraile)
Vireo altiloquus/M Black-whiskered Vireo Vireo Bigotudo
Hylophilus flavipes/R Scrub Greenlet Verdillo Matorralero
Hylophilus ochraceiceps/R Tawny-crowned Greenlet Verdillo Leonado
Hylophilus decurtatus/R Lesser Greenlet Verdillo Menudo
Vireolanius pulchellus/R Green Shrike-Vireo Vireón Esmeraldino
Cyclarhis gujanensis/R Rufous-browed Peppershrike Vireón Cejirrufo

Corvidae (5)

Cyanolyca argentigula/R-END Silvery-throated Jay Urraca Gorgiplateada
Cyanolyca cucullata/R Azure-hooded Jay Urraca de Toca Celeste (Piapia de Montaña)
Calocitta formosa/R White-throated Magpie-Jay Urraca Copetona (Urraca, Piapia Azul)
Psilorhinus morio/R Brown Jay Urraca Parda (Piapia)
Cyanocorax affinis/R Black-chested Jay Urraca Pechinegra

Hirundinidae (13)

Progne subis/M Purple Martin Martín Purpúrea (Golondrón)
Progne chalybea/R Gray-breasted Martin Martín Pechigrís
Progne tapera/M Brown-chested Martin Martín de Ríos (Golondrina)
Tachycineta bicolor/M Tree Swallow Golondrina Bicolor
Tachycineta albilinea/R Mangrove Swallow Golondrina Lomiblanca
Tachycineta thalassina/M Violet-green Swallow Golondrina Verdiviolácea
Pygochelidon cyanoleuca/R,M Blue-and-white Swallow Golondrina Azul y Blanco
Stelgidopteryx serripennis/R,M Northern Rough-winged Swallow Golondrina Alirrasposa Norteña
Stelgidopteryx ruficollis/R Southern Rough-winged Swallow Golondrina Alirrasposa Sureña
Riparia riparia/M Bank Swallow Golondrina Ribereña
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota/M Cliff Swallow Golondrina Risquera
Petrochelidon fulva/A Cave Swallow Golondrina Cavernícola
Hirundo rustica/M Barn Swallow Golondrina Tijereta

Troglodytidae (22)

Salpinctes obsoletus/R Rock Wren Soterrey Roquero
Microcerculus philomela/R Nightingale Wren Soterrey Ruiseñor
Microcerculus marginatus/R Scaly-breasted Wren Soterrey Silbador
Troglodytes aedon/R House Wren Soterrey Cucarachero (Soterrey, Soterré)
Troglodytes ochraceus/R-END Ochraceous Wren Soterrey Ocroso
Thryorchilus browni/R-END Timberline Wren Soterrey del Bambú
Cistothorus platensis/R Sedge Wren Soterrey Sabanero (Guachipelín)
Campylorhynchus zonatus/R Band-backed Wren Soterrey Matraquero
Campylorhynchus rufinucha/R Rufous-naped Wren Soterrey Nuquirrufo (Chico Piojo, Botijón, Salta Piñuela)
Pheugopedius atrogularis/R-END Black-throated Wren Soterrey Gorginegro
Pheugopedius rutilus/R Rufous-breasted Wren Soterrey Carimoteado
Pheugopedius maculipectus/R Spot-breasted Wren Soterrey Pechimoteado
Pheugopedius fasciatoventris/R-END Black-bellied Wren Soterrey Vientrinegro
Thryophilus rufalbus/R Rufous-and-white Wren Soterrey Rufo y Blanco
Thryophilus pleurostictus/R Banded Wren Soterrey de Costillas Barreteadas
Cantorchilus thoracicus/R-END Stripe-breasted Wren Soterrey Pechirrayado
Cantorchilus modestus/R Plain Wren Soterrey Chinchirigüí (Huevos Blancos)
Cantorchilus nigricapillus/R Bay Wren Soterrey Castaño
Cantorchilus semibadius/R-END Riverside Wren Soterrey Pechibarreteado
Henicorhina leucosticta/R White-breasted Wood-Wren Soterrey de Selva Pechiblanco
Henicorhina leucophrys/R Gray-breasted Wood-Wren Soterrey de Selva Pechigrís
Cyphorhinus phaeocephalus/R Song Wren Soterrey Canoro

Polioptilidae (4)

Microbates cinereiventris/R Tawny-faced Gnatwren Soterillo Caricafé
Ramphocaenus melanurus/R Long-billed Gnatwren Soterillo Picudo
Polioptila albiloris/R White-lored Gnatcatcher Perlita Cabecinegra (Espatulilla, Cazadora)
Polioptila plumbea/R Tropical Gnatcather Perlita Tropical (Espatulilla, Cazadora)

Cinclidae (1)

Cinclus mexicanus/R American Dipper Mirlo Acuático Plomizo

Turdidae (15)

Myadestes melanops/R-END Black-faced Solitaire Solitario Carinegro (Jilguero)
Catharus gracilirostris/R-END Black-billed Nightingale-Thrush Zorzal Piquinegro (Cuitiento)
Catharus aurantiirostris/R Orange-billed Nightingale-Thrush Zorzal Piquianaranjado (Jilguerillo de Charral, Inglesito)
Catharus fuscater/R Slaty-backed Nightingale-Thrush Zorzal Sombrío (Arremedón, Arremendado, Jilguerillo)
Catharus frantzii/R Ruddy-capped Nightingale-Thrush Zorzal Gorrirojizo (Jilguerillo de Montaña, Jilguerillo de Ronda)
Catharus mexicanus/R Black-headed Nightingale-Thrush Zorzal Cabecinegro
Catharus fuscescens/M Veery Zorzal Dorsirrojizo (Conchita)
Catharus minimus/M Gray-cheeked Thrush Zorzal Carigrís (Conchita)
Catharus ustulatus/M Swainson’s Thrush Zorzal de Swainson (Conchita)
Hylocichla mustelina/M Wood Thrush Zorzal del Bosque
Turdus nigrescens/R-END Sooty Thrush Mirlo Negruzco (Yigüirro Escarchero, Escarchado)
Turdus plebejus/R Mountain Thrush Mirlo Montañero (Yigüirro de Montaña)
Turdus obsoletus/R Pale-vented Thrush Mirlo Vientriblanco (Yigüirro de Montaña)
Turdus grayi/R Clay-colored Thrush Mirlo Pardo (Yigüirro)
Turdus assimilis/R White-throated Thrush Mirlo Gorgiblanco (Yigüirro Collarejo, Yigüirro de Montaña)

Mimidae (2)

Dumetella carolinensis/M Gray Catbird Pájaro-gato Gris
Mimus gilvus/R Tropical Mockingbird Pájaro-imitador Tropical

Motacillidae (1)

Anthus rubescens/A American Pipit Bisbita Americana

Bombycillidae (1)

Bombycilla cedrorum/M Cedar Waxwing Ampelis Americano (Jilguero Chino)

Ptiliogonatidae (2)

Phainoptila melanoxantha/R-END Black-and-yellow Silky-Flycatcher Capulinero Negro y Amarillo (Comemoras)
Ptiliogonys caudatus/R-END Long-tailed Silky-Flycatcher Capulinero Colilargo (Pitorreal, Timbre, Coronel)

Parulidae (53)

Seiurus aurocapilla/M Ovenbird Reinita Hornera
Helmitheros vermivorum/M Worm-eating Warbler Reinita Gusanera
Parkesia motacilla/M Louisiana Waterthrush Reinita Acuática Piquigrande (Menea Cola, Tordo de Agua)
Parkesia noveboracensis/M Northern Waterthrush Reinita Acuática Norteña (Menea Cola, Tordo de Agua)
Vermivora chrysoptera/M Golden-winged Warbler Reinita Alidorada
Vermivora cyanoptera/M Blue-winged Warbler Reinita Aliazul
Mniotilta varia/M Black-and-white Warbler Reinita Trepadora (Zebrita)
Protonotaria citrea/M Prothonotary Warbler Reinita Cabecidorada
Oreothlypis gutturalis/R-END Flame-throated Warbler Reinita Garganta de Fuego
Oreothlypis peregrina/M Tennessee Warbler Reinita Verdilla (Cazadorcita)
Oreothlypis celata/M-SC Orange-crowned Warbler Reinita Olivácea
Oreothlypis ruficapilla/M Nashville Warbler Reinita Cachetigrís
Oporornis agilis/A-SC Connecticut Warbler Reinita Ojianillada
Geothlypis poliocephala/R Gray-crowned Yellowthroat Antifacito Coronigrís
Geothlypis aequinoctialis/R Masked Yellowthroat Antifacito Sureño
Geothlypis tolmiei/M MacGillivray’s Warbler Reinita de Tupidero
Geothlypis philadelphia/M Mourning Warbler Reinita Enlutada
Geothlypis formosa/M Kentucky Warbler Reinita Cachetinegra
Geothlypis semiflava/R Olive-crowned Yellowthroat Antifacito Coroniolivo
Geothlypis trichas/M Common Yellowthroat Antifacito Norteño
Setophaga citrina/M Hooded Warbler Reinita Encapuchada
Setophaga ruticilla/M American Redstart Candelita Norteña (Raya Roja)
Setophaga tigrina/M Cape May Warbler Reinita Tigrina
Setophaga cerulea/M Cerulean Warbler Reinita Cerulea
Setophaga americana/M Northern Parula Parula Norteña
Setophaga pitiayumi/R Tropical Parula Parula Tropical
Setophaga magnolia/M Magnolia Warbler Reinita Colifajeada
Setophaga castanea/M Bay-breasted Warbler Reinita Castaña
Setophaga fusca/M Blackburnian Warbler Reinita Gorginaranja
Setophaga petechia/R,M Yellow Warbler Reinita Amarilla (Canarita)
Setophaga pensylvanica/M Chestnut-sided Warbler Reinita de Costillas Castañas
Setophaga striata/M Blackpoll Warbler Reinita Rayada
Setophaga caerulescens/M Black-throated Blue Warbler Reinita Azul y Negro
Setophaga palmarum/M Palm Warbler Reinita Coronicastaña
Setophaga pinus/M-SC Pine Warbler Reinita de Pinos
Setophaga coronata/M Yellow-rumped Warbler Reinita Lomiamarilla
Setophaga dominica/M Yellow-throated Warbler Reinita Gorgiamarilla
Setophaga discolor/M Prairie Warbler Reinita Galana
Setophaga townsendi/M Townsend’s Warbler Reinita de Townsend
Setophaga occidentalis/M Hermit Warbler Reinita Cabecigualda
Setophaga chrysoparia/M-SC Golden-cheeked Warbler Reinita Caridorada
Setophaga virens/M Black-throated Green Warbler Reinita Cariamarilla
Myiothlypis fulvicauda/R Buff-rumped Warbler Reinita Guardaribera (Cola Amarilla)
Basileuterus rufifrons/R Rufous-capped Warbler Reinita Cabecicastaña
Basileuterus melanogenys/R-END Black-cheeked Warbler Reinita Carinegra
Basileuterus culicivorus/R Golden-crowned Warbler Reinita Coronidorada
Basileuterus tristriatus/R Three-striped Warbler Reinita Cabecilistada
Cardellina canadensis/M Canada Warbler Reinita Pechirrayada
Cardellina pusilla/M Wilson’s Warbler Reinita Gorrinegra (Curruquita)
Myioborus miniatus/R Slate-throated Redstart Candelita Pechinegra (Candelita)
Myioborus torquatus/R-END Collared Redstart Candelita Collareja (Amigo de Hombre)
Zeledonia coronata/R-END Wrenthrush Zeledonia
Icteria virens/M Yellow-breasted Chat Reinita Grande

Thraupidae (51)

Bangsia arcaei/R-END Blue-and-gold Tanager Tangara de Costillas Negras (Agüión)
Thraupis episcopus/R Blue-gray Tanager Tangara Azuleja (Viudita, Viuda)
Thraupis abbas/R? Yellow-winged Tanager Tangara Aliamarilla
Thraupis palmarum/R Palm Tanager Tangara Palmera (Viudita de la Costa)
Tangara larvata/R Golden-hooded Tanager Tangara Capuchidorada (Juana, Mariposa, Siete Colores)
Tangara guttata/R Speckled Tanager Tangara Moteada (Cebra)
Tangara dowii/R-END Spangle-cheeked Tanager Tangara Vientricastaña (Mariposa de Clima Frío)
Tangara inornata/R-END Plain-colored Tanager Tangara Cenicienta
Tangara lavinia/R Rufous-winged Tanager Tangara Alirrufa
Tangara gyrola/R Bay-headed Tanager Tangara Cabecicastaña (Pavito)
Tangara florida/R Emerald Tanager Tangara Orejinegra
Tangara icterocephala/R Silver-throated Tanager Tangara Dorada (Rayo de Sol, Chia, Juanita)
Sicalis luteola/A Grassland Yellow-Finch Chirigue Sabanero
Haplospiza rustica/R Slaty Finch Fringilo Plomizo (Semillero)
Acanthidops bairdi/R-END Peg-billed Finch Fringilo Piquiagudo (Semillero)
Diglossa plumbea/R-END Slaty Flowerpiercer Pinchaflor Plomizo
Chlorophanes spiza/R Green Honeycreeper Mielero Verde (Rey de Mar, Verde Mar, Rey de Trepadores)
Chrysothlypis chrysomelas/R-END Black-and-yellow Tanager Tangara Negro y Dorado
Heterospingus rubrifrons/R-END Sulphur-rumped Tanager Tangara Lomiazufrada
Volatinia jacarina/R Blue-black Grassquit Semillerito Negro Azulado (Brea, Pius, Piusillo Negro, Saltapalito)
Eucometis  penicillata/R Gray-headed Tanager Tangara Cabecigrís
Tachyphonus luctuosus/R White-shouldered Tanager Tangara Caponiblanca
Tachyphonus delattrii/R Tawny-crested Tanager Tangara Coronidorada
Tachyphonus rufus/R White-lined Tanager Tangara Forriblanca (Fraile)
Lanio leucothorax/R-END White-throated Shrike-Tanager Tangara Piquiganchuda
Ramphocelus sanguinolentus/R Crimson-collared Tanager Tangara Capuchirroja (Rey de Sargento, Sangre de Toro)
Ramphocelus passerinii/R Passerini’s Tanager Tangara de Passerini (Sargento,Sangre de Toro)
Ramphocelus costaricensis/R-END Cherries’s Tanager Tangara de Cherrie, Tangara Costarricense (Sargento)
Cyanerpes lucidus/R Shining Honeycreeper Mielero Luciente (Picudo Patiamarillo)
Cyanerpes cyaneus/R Red-legged Honeycreeper Mielero Patirrojo (Picudo, Mielero, Tucuso, Trepador)
Dacnis venusta/R Scarlet-thighed Dacnis Mielero Celeste y Negro (Calzones Rojos)
Dacnis cayana/R Blue Dacnis Mielero Azulejo (Rey de Viuda)
Coereba flaveola/R Bananaquit Reinita Mielera (Pincha Flor, Santa Marta)
Tiaris olivaceus/R Yellow-faced Grassquit Semillerito Cariamarillo (Gallito)
Pinaroloxias inornata/R-END Cocos Finch Pinzón de la Isla del Coco
Sporophila lineola/A Lined Seedeater Espiguero Bigotudo (Setillero)
Sporophila funerea/R Thick-billed Seed-Finch Semillero Picogrueso
Sporophila nuttingi/R-END Nicaraguan Seed-Finch Semillero Piquirrosado
Sporophila corvina/R Variable Seedeater Espiguero Variable (Setillero Collarejo, Monjito, Arrocerito)
Sporophila schistacea/R Slate-colored Seedeater Espiguero Pizarroso (Setillero)
Sporophila torqueola/R White-collared Seedeater Espiguero Collarejo (Setillero Collarejo)
Sporophila nigricollis/R Yellow-bellied Seedeater Espiguero Vientriamarillo (Setillero Panameño)
Sporophila minuta/R Ruddy-breasted Seedeater Espiguero Menudo (Setillero Ladrillo)
Emberizoides herbicola/R Wedge-tailed Grass-Finch Sabanero Coludo (Chicharrón)
Saltator atriceps/R Black-headed Saltator Saltator Cabecinegro (Chayotero)
Saltator maximus/R Buff-throated Saltator Saltator Gorgianteado (Chayotero, Comepuntas, Sinsonte Verde)
Saltator grossus/R Slate-colored Grosbeak Picogrueso Piquirrojo
Saltator coerulescens/R Grayish Saltator Saltator Grisáceo (Comepuntas, Come Chayote, Sensontle, Sinsonte)
Saltator striatipectus/R Streaked Saltator Saltator Listado
Genus Incertae Sedis
Rhodinocichla rosea/R Rosy Thrush-Tanager Tangara Pechirrosada (Queo)
Mitrospingus cassinii/R Dusky-faced Tanager Tangara Carinegruzca

Emberizidae (25)

Pselliophorus tibialis/R-END Yellow-thighed Finch Saltón de Muslos Amarillos (Calzones Amarillos)
Pezopetes capitalis/R-END Large-footed Finch Saltón Patigrande
Arremon aurantiirostris/R Orange-billed Sparrow Pinzón Piquinaranja (Pico Chile, Pico Rojo, Pico de Oro)
Arremon crassirostris/R-END Sooty-faced Finch Pinzón Barranquero
Arremon brunneinucha/R Chestnut-capped Brush-Finch Saltón Cabecicastaño
Arremon costaricensis/R-END Costa Rican Brush-Finch Saltón Cabecinegro, Saltón Costarricense
Arremonops rufivirgatus/R Olive Sparrow Pinzón Aceitunado (Timbón)
Arremonops conirostris/R Black-striped Sparrow Pinzón  Cabecilistado (Purisquero, Pájaro Suzuki)
Atlapetes albinucha/R White-naped Brush-Finch Saltón Gargantiamarilla (Comepuntas, Purisco)
Aimophila rufescens/R Rusty Sparrow Sabanero Rojizo
Melozone leucotis/R White-eared Ground-Sparrow Pinzón Orejiblanco (Cuatro Ojos, Payasito)
Melozone biarcuata/R Prevost’s Ground-Sparrow Pinzón Cafetalero (Jupa Roja, Rey de Comemaíz, Mercenario)
Peucaea ruficauda/R Stripe-headed Sparrow Sabanero Cabecilistado (Pájaro Chicle, Albarda Nueva, Ratoncillo)
Peucaea botterii/R Botteri’s Sparrow Sabanero Pechianteado
Spizella  passerina/A Chipping Sparrow Chimbito Común
Spizella pallida/A Clay-colored Sparrow Chimbito o Chingolo Pálido
Chondestes grammacus/M Lark Sparrow Sabanero Arlequín
Passerculus sandwichensis/A Savannah Sparrow Sabanero Zanjero
Ammodramus savannarum/R,M Grasshopper Sparrow Sabanero Colicorto
Melospiza lincolnii/M Lincoln’s Sparrow Sabanero de Lincoln
Zonotrichia capensis/R Rufous-collared Sparrow Chingolo (Comemaíz, Pirrís)
Junco vulcani/R-END Volcano Junco Junco Paramero (Junco Volcanero)
Chlorospingus flavopectus/R Common Chlorospingus Tangara de Monte Ojeruda (Cuatro Ojos)
Chlorospingus pileatus/R-END Sooty-capped Chlorospingus Tangara de Monte Cejiblanca
Chlorospingus canigularis/R Ashy-throated Chlorospingus Tangara de Monte Gargantigrís

Cardinalidae (20)

Piranga flava/R Hepatic Tanager Tangara Bermeja (Cardenal)
Piranga rubra/M Summer Tanager Tangara Veranera (Cardenal Veranero, Pan de Achiote, Sangre Toro)
Piranga olivacea/M Scarlet Tanager Tangara Escarlata (Cardenal Alas Negras)
Piranga ludoviciana/M Western Tanager Tangara Carirroja
Piranga bidentata/R Flame-colored Tanager Tangara Dorsirrayada (Cardenal)
Piranga leucoptera/R White-winged Tanager Tangara Aliblanca (Cardenalito)
Habia rubica/R Red-crowned Ant-Tanager Tangara Hormiguera Coronirroja (Relicario)
Habia fuscicauda/R Red-throated Ant-Tanager Tangara Hormiguera Gorgirroja
Habia atrimaxillaris/R-END Black-cheeked Ant-Tanager Tangara Hormiguera Carinegra
Chlorothraupis carmioli/R Carmiol’s Tanager Tangara Aceitunada o de Carmiol
Caryothraustes poliogaster/R Black-faced Grosbeak Picogrueso Carinegro (Sarapiqueña)
Pheucticus tibialis/R-END Black-thighed Grosbeak Picogrueso Vientriamarillo (Chorcho, Maizero, Chiltote)
Pheucticus ludovicianus/M Rose-breasted Grosbeak Picogrueso Pechirrosado (Calandria)
Pheucticus melanocephalus/A-SC Black-headed Grosbeak Picogrueso Cabecinegro
Amaurospiza concolor/R Blue Seedeater Semillero Azulado
Cyanocompsa cyanoides/R Blue-black Grosbeak Picogrueso Negro Azulado
Passerina caerulea/R,M Blue Grosbeak Picogrueso Azul (Alondra)
Passerina cyanea/M Indigo Bunting Azulillo Norteño (Indris)
Passerina ciris/M Painted Bunting Azulillo Sietecolores (Arcoiris, Siete Colores)
Spiza americana/M Dickcissel Sabanero Arrocero (Arrocero, Pius)

Icteridae (24)

Dolichonyx oryzivorus/M Bobolink Tordo Arrocero
Agelaius phoeniceus/R Red-winged Blackbird Tordo Sargento (Sargento)
Sturnella militaris/R Red-breasted Blackbird Tordo Pechirrojo
Sturnella magna/R Eastern Meadowlark Zacatero Común (Zacatera, Carmelo)
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus/A Yellow-headed Blackbird Tordo Cabecidorado
Dives dives/R Melodious Blackbird Tordo Cantor
Quiscalus mexicanus/R Great-tailed Grackle Clarinero, Zanate Grande (Sanate, Zanate)
Quiscalus nicaraguensis/R-END Nicaraguan Grackle Clarinero, Zanate de Laguna (Totí, Garrapatero)
Molothrus bonariensis/R Shiny Cowbird Vaquero Mirlo
Molothrus aeneus/R Bronzed Cowbird Vaquero Ojirrojo (Pius)
Molothrus oryzivorus/R Giant Cowbird Vaquero Grande
Icterus prosthemelas/R Black-cowled Oriole Bolsero Capuchinegro (Chorcha del Platanar, Cacique Amarillo)
Icterus spurius/M Orchard Oriole Bolsero Castaño (Cacique Ahumado)
Icterus chrysater/A Yellow-backed Oriole Bolsero Dorsidorado
Icterus mesomelas/R Yellow-tailed Oriole Bolsero Coliamarillo (Chorcha, Chiltote, Chiltotel)
Icterus pustulatus/R Streak-backed Oriole Bolsero Dorsilistado (Chilchote, Chilto, Chorchín, Chorcha)
Icterus bullockii/A Bullock’s Oriole Bolsero de Bullock
Icterus pectoralis/R Spot-breasted Oriole Bolsero Pechimanchado (Balsero, Chiltote)
Icterus galbula/M Baltimore Oriole Bolsero Norteño (Cacique Veranero, Cacicón, Naranjero)
Amblycercus holosericeus/R Yellow-billed Cacique Cacique Picoplata (Pico de Plata)
Cacicus uropygialis/R Scarlet-rumped Cacique Cacique Lomiescarlata (Sargento, Plío)
Psarocolius decumanus/R Crested Oropendola Oropéndola Crestada
Psarocolius wagleri/R Chestnut-headed Oropendola Oropéndola Cabecicastaña (Oropéndola, Oropel, Guacalillo)
Psarocolius montezuma/R Montezuma Oropendola Oropéndola de Moctezuma (Oropéndola)

Fringillidae (12)

Euphonia affinis/R Scrub Euphonia Eufonia Gargantinegra (Finito, Agüío, Monjita Fina)
Euphonia luteicapilla/R-END Yellow-crowned Euphonia Eufonia Coroniamarilla (Monjita, Agüío)
Euphonia laniirostris/R Thick-billed Euphonia Eufonia Piquigruesa (Agüío)
Euphonia hirundinacea/R Yellow-throated Euphonia Eufonia Gorgiamarilla (Agüío, Caciquita)
Euphonia elegantissima/R Elegant Euphonia Eufonia Capuchiceleste (Agüío, Monjita, Caciquita)
Euphonia imitans/R-END Spot-crowned Euphonia Eufonia Vientrirrojiza (Agüío Barranquillo)
Euphonia gouldi/R Olive-backed Euphonia Eufonia Olivácea (Agüío, Barranquillo, Culo Rojo, Güere)
Euphonia minuta/R White-vented Euphonia Eufonia Menuda (Finito Canario, Canarito, Canaria, Agüio)
Euphonia anneae/R-END Tawny-capped Euphonia Eufonia Gorricanela (Agüío, Barranquilla)
Chlorophonia callophrys/R-END Golden-browed Chlorophonia Clorofonia Cejidorada (Rualdo, Rey de Rualdo)
Spinus xanthogastrus/R Yellow-bellied Siskin Jilguero Vientriamarillo (Mozotillo de Montaña)
Spinus psaltria/R Lesser Goldfinch Jilguero Minor (Mozotillo de Charral)

Passeridae (1)

Passer domesticus/R House Sparrow Gorrión Común (Electricista)

Estrildidae (1)

Lonchura malacca/R Tricolored Munia Monjita Tricolor

Source: Garrigues, Richard., M. Araya-Salas, P. Camacho-Varela, J. Chaves-Campos, A. Martínez-Salinas, M. Montoya, G. Obando-Calderón y O. Ramírez-Alán. 2015. Lista Oficial de las Aves de Costa Rica – Actualización 2015. Comité de Especies Raras y Registros Ornitológicos de Costa Rica (Comité Científico), Asociación Ornitológica de Costa Rica. Zeledonia 19-2. San José, Costa Rica. Learn more…