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Tapir Valley Nature Reserve

10.72092 , -85.01374

Costa Rica

Tapir Valley Nature Reserve is located just a few kilometers from Tenorio National Park and the town of Bijagua de Upala.

This remarkable reserve includes a unique variety of habitats that support over 426 species of birds. These habitats include wetlands, a riparian zone, primary forest, secondary forest, and grasslands.

Tapir Valley was established in 2006 and is adjacent to the 18,000 hectare Tenorio National Park.

Some of the important species that are found here are Bare-necked Umbrellabird, Snowcap hummingbirds, Black-crested Coquette, Yellow-eared Toucanet, Keel-billed Motmot, and the elusive Tody Motmot.

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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
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Coordinates were changed by Michael Melton : 10.7209/-85.0137 (2023-05-05 16:06:14 )

Site name was changed by Michael Melton into "Tapir Valley Nature Reserve" (2023-05-05 16:06:14 )

Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 10.7188/-85.0129 (2021-01-20 22:10:18 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Tapir Valley NR" (2021-01-20 22:10:18 )

Edited by Michael Melton on 2023-05-05 16:06:14
Tapir Valley Nature Reserve is located just a few kilometers from Tenorio National Park and the town of Bijagua de Upala. This remarkable reserve includes a unique variety of habitats that support over 426 species of birds. These habitats include wetlands, a riparian zone, primary forest, secondary forest, and grasslands. Tapir Valley was established in 2006 and is adjacent to the 18,000 hectare Tenorio National Park. Some of the important species that are found here are Bare-necked Umbrellabird, Snowcap hummingbirds, Black-crested Coquette, Yellow-eared Toucanet, Keel-billed Motmot, and the elusive Tody Motmot.

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Black-crested Coquette (Lophornis helenae)
Snowcap (Microchera albocoronata)
Yellow-eared Toucanet (Selenidera spectabilis)
Bare-necked Umbrellabird (Cephalopterus glabricollis)
Tropical Royal Flycatcher (Onychorhynchus coronatus)

Black-crested Coquette (Lophornis helenae) was added by Michael Melton (2023-05-05 16:10:33)

Tropical Royal Flycatcher (Onychorhynchus coronatus) was added by Michael Melton (2023-05-05 16:10:19)

Yellow-eared Toucanet (Selenidera spectabilis) was added by Michael Melton (2023-05-05 16:10:10)

Bare-necked Umbrellabird (Cephalopterus glabricollis) was added by Michael Melton (2023-05-05 16:09:59)

Snowcap (Microchera albocoronata) was added by Michael Melton (2023-05-05 16:09:45)

  • Timing and strategy

Birding here is excellent year-round. The reserve offers morning or full-day birding tours, and night tours for reptiles, amphibians, and tapir viewing.

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Edited by Michael Melton on 2023-05-05 16:14
Birding here is excellent year-round. The reserve offers morning or full-day birding tours, and night tours for reptiles, amphibians, and tapir viewing.
  • How to get there

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All entry requires a guide, as this reserve is heavily protected. You can contact Tapir Valley at WhatsApp: +506 86101608

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Edited by Michael Melton on 2023-05-05 16:13
All entry requires a guide, as this reserve is heavily protected. You can contact Tapir Valley at WhatsApp: +506 86101608
  • Other attractions

One of the best places in northern Costa Rica to see the endangered Baird's Tapir.

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• wildlife (apart from birds)
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Edited by Michael Melton on 2023-05-05 16:11
One of the best places in northern Costa Rica to see the endangered Baird's Tapir.

Includes covered birding platforms, restrooms, and potable water.

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or near this site, including:
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• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Michael Melton on 2023-05-05 16:13
Includes covered birding platforms, restrooms, and potable water.

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instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
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