Monteverde Trip Overview
Eduardo Venegas is an experienced tour guide with vast knowledge of the local Flora and Fauna. He has dedicated more than 20 years of his life to eco-tourism.
His special interest is for the birds of Costa Rica and has spent many years in study and research of the wide variety of species which exist in this small country.
He worked on the technical revision and photography for “An Illustrated Field Guide to Birds of Costa Rica”, published by Incafo Costa Rica S.A.
One of Venegas’ most recent and important researches is about the presence of the oilbird (Steatornis caripensis) in Costa Rica. The oilbird is a nocturnal bird rarely seen in Costa Rica. This specie is originally from South America and is the only nocturnal bird whose diet is based solely on fruits. Venegas has been studying the behavior, habitat and distribution of this bird in Costa Rica since 2010 in collaboration with INBIO (National institute of Biodiversity in Costa Rica) and MINAET.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Monteverde, Costa Rica
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
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Eduardo Venegas is an experienced tour guide with vast knowledge of the local Flora and Fauna. He has dedicated more than 20 years of his life to eco-tourism.
His special interest is for the birds of Costa Rica and has spent many years in study and research of the wide variety of species which exist in this small country.
He worked on the technical revision and photography for “An Illustrated Field Guide to Birds of Costa Rica”, published by Incafo Costa Rica S.A.
One of Venegas’ most recent and important researches is about the presence of the oilbird (Steatornis caripensis) in Costa Rica. The oilbird is a nocturnal bird rarely seen in Costa Rica. This specie is originally from South America and is the only nocturnal bird whose diet is based solely on fruits. Venegas has been studying the behavior, habitat and distribution of this bird in Costa Rica since 2010 in collaboration with INBIO (National institute of Biodiversity in Costa Rica) and MINAET.
Itinerary
More than 500 species of birds can be found in the Monteverde area, that is more than what it can be found in the entire continental U.S.!
If you are an avid birdwatcher, have an special interest for these exciting creatures, or just want to learn more about the birds of Costa Rica, while you try to scope them in their natural habitat, then you need a knowledgeable, passionate, and experienced guide who can accompanying you in this quest.
As a birdwatcher you know that there is not more satisfaction and excitement than when see that bird that you have been dreaming to spot.
Eduardo Venegas has dedicated many years of his life to learn about the local flora and fauna. Over the years he has developed a special interest for birds of Costa Rica. He has spent numerous hours in research and documenting the different species of birds in Monteverde and Costa Rica. He has documented and researched the presence of a rare specie in Costa Rica, the oil bird.
Stop At:
• Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, 22 MI Southeast Of Tilaran 35 km, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve 55-5655 Costa Rica
