A comprehensive site guide to 53 top birding locations in Costa Rica, giving full details on access, accommodation and target species.Costa Rica is famed for its rich diversity of wildlife. More than 820 species occur in this small country and almost a third of the country is protected in reserves. This superb new guide features 53 top birdinglocations throughout the country, grouped into six regions that reflect avian distribution in Costa Rica. Each site includes a general introduction and access directions, with many maps and lists of targetspecies. Eight sample itineraries will help plan a visit to the country, and a complete checklist includes abundance ratings.Information is also included about the best locations to find endemics and other sought-after species.