Join us on a Costa Rica birdwatching tour like no other. Agami Island offers direct access to pristine wetlands and tropical forest, where you can encounter toucans, motmots, tanagers, herons, and the elusive Agami Heron, discovered here in 2025.
With well-marked trails and expert naturalist guides, this experience immerses you in Costa Rica’s incredible bird diversity. Perfect for both seasoned birders and first-time visitors.
In case you want to see toucans.
In the Río Celeste area of Costa Rica, you can spot a variety of birds, including the Summer Tanager, White-collared Manakin, Scarlet-rumped Tanager, and the locally known Alcaraván, or Double-striped Thick-knee. This region is perfect for birdwatching, offering a chance to see vibrant rainforest species and unique tropical birds along trails, in open fields, and throughout the surrounding forest.
Breeding colonies usually start forming between April and June, marked by adults displaying more vibrant breeding plumage.
Typically, a clutch consists of 2 to 4 eggs, with both parents involved in their care.
Chicks stay in the nest for about 3 to 4 weeks before they begin to explore nearby branches. They generally achieve independence between August and October.
The incubation period lasts approximately 26 to 28 days, during which both parents participate in caring for the eggs.
The Agami Heron is classified as Near Threatened due to ongoing habitat loss and degradation.
The primary threats include the destruction of wetlands, swamp forests, and mangroves, largely driven by agriculture, cattle ranching, development, and habitat fragmentation.
The discovery of a nesting site near Katira de Guatuso, Costa Rica, in 2025 offers a unique and accessible opportunity to observe this species in its natural environment.