Animals on the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

10 species of the colorful, long tailed trogons are found in Costa Rica. The Violacious Trogon on the photo belongs to the same bird family as the resplendent quetzal.

White-throated Magpie Jays are common residents of the whole Pacific slope. Their calls are extremely varied, with some harsh notes in contrast to their extravagant look with the tufted feather crest. They are bold and gregarious birds often begging food from tourists.