Costa Rican Bird Identification Quiz

The White-tailed Tropicbird is a seabird known for its distinctive long, white tail feathers. The other options do not possess this specific characteristic.

The Great Tinamou is a species of bird found in Central and South America known for its distinct call and behavior.

The Least Grebe is the smallest grebe species, known for its small size and distinctive black and white plumage.

The Pied Billed Grebe is the smallest grebe species found in North America, known for its distinctive bill that becomes ringed with black during breeding season. The Western, Horned, and Eared Grebes are also grebe species found in North America, but they are larger in size compared to the Pied Billed Grebe.

The correct answer is Red Billed Tropicbird, as it is a distinct species known for its red bill.

The Great Egret is a large bird with a white plumage, while American Robin, Mallard Duck, and Bald Eagle are known for different physical characteristics and coloration.

The Little Blue Heron is a species of heron and is known for its unique blue-gray plumage.

The Reddish Egret is a bird species known for its reddish coloring and distinctive long, slender legs, which help it in hunting for fish in shallow water. While the Flamingo is known for its pink color and unique bill shape, the Scarlet Tanager and Cardinal are both brightly colored songbirds found in North America.

Egretta tricolor is commonly known as the Tricolored Heron, distinguishable by its distinctive blue-gray coloration and white belly.

The Agami Heron is a large species of heron found in the forests of India and Southeast Asia. It is known for its striking appearance and unique habitat preferences.

The Black-crowned Night Heron is a medium-sized bird species with a distinctive black crown and back, and is commonly found near wetlands and water bodies.

The image depicts a Green Heron, which can be identified by its distinctive greenish coloration and long neck.

The correct answer is Striated Heron, also known as Mangrove Heron or Little Heron.

The Yellow-crowned Night Heron is a distinct bird species known for its yellow crown and black-and-white plumage. It is commonly found in coastal regions and wetlands.

The correct answer is boat-billed Heron, as it is a bird species known for its distinctive boat-shaped bill.

Swainson's Hawk is a species of bird of prey found in North America, known for its distinctively patterned plumage and migratory habits.

The Black-bellied Whistling Duck is known for its distinct black and white coloration and loud whistling call. Mallards, Wood Ducks, and Muscovy Ducks do not have these characteristics.

The correct answer is Fasciated Tiger Heron, as it is the specific bird species being described in question 16.

The correct answer is Broad winged Hawk, which is a specific type of bird known for its broad wingspan and hunting abilities.

The Green Ibis is a species of bird known for its unique green coloration, making it distinct from other birds mentioned.