Costa Rica species
With just 51,100 km² and coastlines on both the Pacific and Atlantic, is home to over 500,000 species of flora and fauna. Costa Rica Species was created to offer an interactive, enriching catalog of this incredible biological wealth. Here you’ll find dynamic maps, multimedia species profiles, and thematic filters designed for locals, tourists, researchers, and nature lovers alike. Join our community: explore, learn, and contribute your own observations in support of conserving Costa Rica’s vibrant life.
Species of the week
- Name: Broad-winged Hawk
- Cientific name: Buteo platypterus (Vieillot, 1823)
- Kingdom: Animalia