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The list of the birds of Costa Rica is presented with English common names, scientific names, and recommended Spanish common names:

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Fringillidae
Golden-browed Chlorophonia Chlorophonia callophrys Clorofonia Cegidorada
Scrub Euphonia Euphonia affinis Eufonia Gargantinegra
Yellow-crowned Euphonia Euphonia luteicapilla Eufonia Coroniamarilla
Thick-billed Euphonia Euphonia laniirostris Eufonia Piquigruesa
Yellow-throated Euphonia Euphonia hirundinacea Eufonia Gorgiamarilla
Elegant Euphonia Euphonia elegantissima Eufonia Elegante
Spot-crowned Euphonia Euphonia imitans Eufonia Vientrirrojoza
Olive-backed Euphonia Euphonia gouldi Eufonia Olivácea
White-vented Euphonia Euphonia minuta Eufonia Menuda
Tawny-capped Euphonia Euphonia anneae Eufonia Gorricanela
Yellow-bellied Siskin Spinus xanthogastrus Jilguero Vientriamarillo
Lesser Goldfinch Spinus psaltria Jilguero Menor

Rhodinocichlidae
Rosy Thrush-Tanager Rhodinocichla rosea Tangara Pechirrosada

Passerellidae
Yellow-thighed Finch Pselliophorus tibialis Saltón de Muslos Amarillos
Large-footed Finch Pezopetes capitalis Saltón Patigrande
Orange-billed Sparrow Arremon aurantiirostris Pinzón Piquinaranja
Sooty-faced Finch Arremon crassirostris Pinzón Barranquero
Chestnut-capped Brush-Finch Arremon brunneinucha Saltón Cabecicastaño
Costa Rican Brushfinch Arremon costaricensis Saltón Costarricense
Olive Sparrow Arremonops rufivirgatus Pinzón Aceitunado
Black-striped Sparrow Arremonops cornirostris Pinzón Cabecilistado
White-naped Brush-Finch Atlapetes albinucha Saltón Gargantiamarilla
Rusty sparrow Aimophila rufescens Sabanero Rojizo
White-eared Ground-Sparrow Melozone leucotis Pinzón Orejiblanco
Cabani’s ground-sparrow Melozone cabanisi Pinzón Cafetalero
Botteri´s Sparrow Peucaea botterii Sabanero Pechianteado
Stripe-headed Sparrow Peucaea ruficauda Sabanero Cabecilistado
Chipping sparrow Spizella passerina Chimbito Común
Clay-colored sparrow Spizella pallida Chingolo Pálido
Lark Sparrow Chondestes grammacus Pinzón Arlequín
Savannah sparrow Passerculus sandwichensis Sabanero Zanjero
Grasshopper Sparrow Ammodramus savannarum Sabanero Colicorto
Lincoln´s Sparrow Melospiza lincolnii Sabanero de Lincoln
Rufous-collared Sparrow Zonotrichia capensis Comemaiz
White-crowned Sparrow Zonotrichia leucophrys Chingolo Croniblanco
Volcano Junco Junco vulcani Junco Paramero
Common chlorospingus Chlorospingus flavopectus Tangara de Monte Orejuda
Sooty-capped chlorospingus Chlorospingus pileatus Tangara de Monte Cejiblanca
Ashy-throated Chlorospingus Chlorospingus canigularis Tangara de Monte Gargantagrís

Zeledoniidae
Wrenthrush Zeledonia conorata Zeledonia

Icteriidae
Yellow-breasted Chat Icteria virens Reinita Grande

Icteridae
Yellow-headed Blackbird Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus Tordo Cabecidorado
Bobolink Dolichronyx oryzivorus Tordo Arrocero
Eastern Meadowlark Sturnella magna Zacatero Común
Red-breasted Blackbird Sturnella militaris Tordo Pechirrojo
Yellow-billed Cacique Amblycercus holosericeus Cacique Picoplata
Crested Oropendola Psarocolius decumanus Oropéndula Crestada
Chestnut-headed Oropendula Psarocolius wagleri Oropéndola Cabecicastaña
Montezuma Oropendola Psarocolius montezuma Oropéndola de Moctezuma
Scarlet-rumped Cacique Cacicus uropygialis Cacique Lomiescarlata, Plío
Black-cowled Oriole Icterus prosthemelas Bolsero Capuchinegro
Orchard Oriole Icterus spurius Bolsero Castaño
Yellow-backed Oriole Icterus chrysater Bolsero Dorsidorado
Yellow-tailed Oriole Icterus mesomelas Bolsero Coliamarillo
Streak-backed Oriole Icterus postulatus Bolsero Dorsilistado
Bullock´s Oriole Icterus bullockii Bolsero de Bullock
Spot-breasted Oriole Icterus pectoralis Bolsero Pechimanchado
Baltimore Oriole Icterus galbula Bolsero Norteño
Red-winged Blackbird Agelaius phoeniceus Tordo Sargento
Shiny Cowbird Molothrus bonariensis Vaquero Mirlo
Bronzed Cowbird Molothrus aeneus Vaquero Ojirrojo
Giant Cowbird Molothrus oryzivorus Vaquero Grande
Melodious Blackbird Dives dives Tordo Cantor
Great-tailed Grackle Quiscalus mexicanus Zanate Grande
Nicaraguan Grackle Quiscalus nicaraguensis Zanate de Laguna

Parulidae
Ovenbird Seiurus aurocapilla Reinita Hornera
Worm-eating Warbler Helmitheros vermivorum Reinita Gusanera
Louisiana Waterthrush Parkesia motacilla Reinita Acuática Piquigrande
Northern Waterthrush Parkesia noveboracensis Reinita Acuática Norteña
Golden-winged Warbler Vermivora chrysoptera Reinita Alidorada
Blue-winged Warbler Vermivora cyanoptera Reinita Aliazul
Black-and-White Warbler Mniotilta varia Reinita Trepadora
Prothonotary Warbler Protonotaria citrea Reinita Cabecidorada
Flame-throated Warbler Oreothlypis gutturalis Reinita Garganta de Fuego
Tennessee Warbler Oreothlypis peregrine Reinita Verdilla
Orange-crowned Warbler Oreothlypis celata Reinita Olivácea
Mourning Warbler Geothlypis philadelphia Reinita Enlutada
Nashville Warbler Oreothlypis ruficapilla Reinita Cachetigrís
Connecticut Warbler Oporornis agilis Reinita Ojianillada
Gray-crowned Yellowthroat Geothlypis poliocephala Antifacito Coronigris
MacGillivray´s Warbler Geothlypis tolmiei Reinita de Tupidero
Kentucky Warbler Geothlypis formosa Reinita Cachetinegra
Olive-crowned Yellowthroat Geothlypis semiflava Antifacito Coroniolivo
Common Yellowthroat Geothlypis trichas Antifacito Norteño
Hooded Warbler Setophaga citrina Reinita Encapuchada
American Redstart Setophaga ruticilla Candelita Norteña
Cape May Warbler Setophaga tigrina Reinita Tigrina
Cerulean Warbler Setophaga cerulea Reinita Cerúlea
Northern Parula Setophaga Americana Parula Norteña
Tropical Parula Parula pitiayumi Parula Tropical
Magnolia Warbler Setophaga magnolia Reinita Colifajeada
Bay-breasted Warbler Setophaga castanea Reinita Castaña
Blackburnian Warbler Setophaga fusca Reinita Gorginaranja
Yellow Warbler Setophaga petechial Reinita Amarilla
Chestnut-sided Warbler Setophaga pensylvanica Reinita de Costillas Castañas
Blackpoll Warbler Setophaga striata Reinita Rayada
Black-throated Blue Warbler Setophaga caerulescens Reinita Azul y Negro
Palm Warbler Setophaga palmarum Reinita Coronicastaña
Pine warbler Setophaga pinus Reinita de Pinos
Yellow-rumped Warbler Setophaga coronata Reinita Lomiamarilla
Yellow-throated Warbler Setophaga dominica Reinita Gorgiamarilla
Prairie Warbler Setophaga discolor Reinita Galana
Townsend’s Warbler Setophaga townsendi Reinita de Townsend
Hermit Warbler Setophaga occidentalis Reinita Cabecigualda
Golden-cheeked Warbler Setophaga chrysoparia Reinita Carídorada
Black-throated Green Warbler Setophaga virens Reinita Cariamarilla
Buff-rumped Warbler Myiothlypis fulvicauda Reinita Guardaribera
Rufous-capped Warbler Basileuterus rufifrons Reinita Cabecicastaña
Black-cheeked Warbler Basileuterus melanogenys Reinita Carinegra
Golden-crowned Warbler Basileuterus culicivorus Reinita Coronidorada
Costa Rican Warbler Basileuterus melanotis Reinita Costarricense
Canada Warbler Cardellina canadensis Reinita Pechirrayada
Wilson´s Warbler Cardellina pusilla Reinita Gorrinegra
Slate-throated Redstart Myioborus miniatus Candelita Pechinegra
Collared Redstart Myioborus torquatus Candelita Collareja
Three-striped Warbler Basileuterus tristriatus Reinita Cabecilistada
Zeledonia, Wrenthrush Zeledonia coronata Zeledonia
Yellow-breasted Chat Icteria virens Reinita Grande
Masked Yellowthroat Geothlypis aequinoctialis Antifacito Sureño

Mitrospingidae
Dusky-faced Tanager Mitrospingus cassinii Tangara Carinegruzca

Cardinalidae
Western Tanager Piranga ludoviciana Tangara Carirroja
Summer Tanager Piranga rubra Tangara Veranera
Scarlet Tanager Piranga olivacea Tangara Escarlata
Black-headed Grosbeak Pheucticus melanocephalus Picogrueso Pechicafé
Black-faced Grosbeak Caryothraustes poliogaster Picogrueso Carinegro
Black-thighed Grosbeak Pheucticus tibialis Picogrueso Vientriamarillo
Rose-breasted Grosbeak Pheucticus ludovicianus Picogrueso Pechirrosado
Black-cheeked Ant-Tanager Habia atrimaxillaris Tangara Hormiguera Carinegra
Red-throated Ant-Tanager Habia fuscicauda Tangara Hormiguera Gorgirroja
Red-crowned Ant-Tanager Habia rubica Tangara Hormiguera Coronirroja
Blue-black Grosbeak Cyanocompsa cuanoides Picogrueso Negro Azulado
Blue Grosbeak Passerina caerulea Picogrueso Azul
Indigo Bunting Passerina cyanea Azulillo Norteño
Painted Bunting Passerina ciris Azulillo Sietecolores
Dickcissel Spiza americana Sabanero Arrocero

Thraupidae
Scarlet-rumped Tanager Ramphocelus passerinii Tangara de Passerini
Blue-and-gold Tanager Bangsia arcaei Tangara de Costillas Negras
Blue-gray Tanager Thraupis episcopus Tangara Azuleja, Viuda
Yellow-winged Tanager Thraupis abbas Tangara Aliamarilla
Palm Tanager Thraupis palmarum Tangara Palmera
Golden-hooded Tanager Tangara larvata Tangara Capuchidorada, Siete Colores
Speckled Tanager Tangara guttata Tangara Moteada
Spangle-cheeked Tanager Tangara dowii Tangara Vientricastaña
Plain-colored Tanager Tangara inornata Tangara Cenicienta
Rufous-winged Tanager Tangara lavinia Tangara Alirrufa
Bay-headed Tanager Tangara gyrola Tangara Cabecicastaña
Emerald Tanager Tangara florida Tangara Orejinegra
Silver-throated Tanager Tangara icterocephala Tangara Dorada
Grassland Yellow-Finch Sicalis luteola Chirigue Sabanero
Slaty Finch Haplospiza rustica Fringilo Plomizo
Peg-billed Finch Acanthidops bairdi Fringilo Piquiagudo
Slaty Flowerpiercer Diglossa plumbea Pinchaflor Plomizo
Green Honeycreeper Chlorophanes spiza Mielero Verde
Black-and-yellow Tanager Chrysothlypis chrysomelas Tangara Negro y Dorado
Sulphur-rumped Tanager Heterospingus rubrifrons Tangara Lomiazufrada
Blue-black Grassquit Volatinia jacarina Semillerito Negro Azulado
Gray-headed Tanager Eucometis penicillata Tangara Cabecigrís
White-shouldered Tanager Tachyphonus luctuosus Tangara Caponiblanca
Tawny-crested Tanager Tachyphonus delattrii Tangara Coronidorada
White-lined Tanager Tachyphonus rufus Tangara Forriblanca
White-throated Shrike-Tanager Lanio leucothorax Tangara Piquiganchuda
Crimson-collared Tanager Ramphocelus sanguinolentus Tangara Capuchirroja
Flame-rumped Tanager Ramphocelus flammigerus Tangara Flamígera
Bananaquit Coereba flaveola Reinita Mielera
Carmiol’s tanager Chlorothraupis carmioli Tangara de Carmiol
Buff-throated Saltator Saltator maximus Sinsonte Verde
Slate-colored Saltator Saltator atriceps grossus Pocogrueso Piquirrojo
Hepatic Tanager Piranga flava Tangara Bermeja
Summer Tanager Piranga rubra Tangara Veranera
Scarlet Tanager Piranga olivacea Tangara Escarlata
Western Tanager Piranga ludoviciana Tangara Carirroja
Flame-colored Tanager Piranga bidentata Tangara Dorsirrayada
White-winged Tanager Piranga leucoptera Tangara Aliblanca
Passerini´s Tanager Ramphocelus passerinii Tangara de Passerini
Cherrie´s Tanager Ramphocelus costaricensis Tangara de Cherrie
Sooty-capped Bush-Tanager Chlorospingus pileatus Tangara de Monte Cabeciblanca
Ashy-throated Bush-Tanager Chlorospingus canigularis Tangara de Monte Gargantigrís
Rosy Thrush-Tanager Rhodinocichla rosea Tangara Pechirrosada
Dusky-faced Tanager Mitrospingus cassinii Tangara Carinegruzca
Shining Honeycreeper Cyanerpes lucidus Mielero Luciente
Olive Tanager Chlorothraupis carmioli Tangara Aceitunada o de Carmiol
Yellow-faced Grassquit Tiaris olivaceus Semillero Cariamarillo
Cocos Finch Pinaroloxias inornata Pinzón de la Isla del Coco
Wedge-tailed Grass-Finch Emberizoides herbicola Sabanero Coludo
Thick-billed Seed-Finch Sporophila funereal Semillero Picogrueso
Nicaraguan Seed-Finch Sporophila nuttingi Semillero Piquirrosado
Red-legged Honeycreeper Cyanerpes cyaneus Mielero Patirrojo
Ruddy-breasted Seedeater Sporophila minuta Espiguero Manudo
Blue Dacnis Dacnis cayana Mielero Azulejo
Scarlet-thighed Dacnis Dacnis venusta Mielero Celeste y Negro
Grayish Saltator Saltator coerulescens Saltator Greisáceo
Streaked Saltator Saltator striatipectus Saltator Listado
White-collared Seedeater Sporophila torqueola Espiquero Collarejo
Variable Seedeater Sporophila corvine Espiguero Variable
Slate-colored Seedeater Sporophila Schistacea Espiguero Pizarroso
Blue-black Grassquit Volatinia jacarina Semillero Negro Azulado
Common Bush-Tanager Chlorospingus ophthalmicus Tangara de Monte Ojeruda