danaus

E c o c e n t e r D a n a u s
I n f o r m a t i o n
The Ecocentro Danaus is
also have a butterflies
perform their ceremonies
a private ecological re-
farm. Reproduction of
within the Ecological
serve where programs
native tree species is one
Reserve.
for conservation, training,
environmental education
and sustainable
production are developed.
Through the trails
can be observed in their
natural habitat wide variety
of plants and
wildlife, we have a natural
water spring of national
importance for nes-
of our main objectives as
well as the conservation
and rescue of indigenous
culture Maleku who exhibit
their crafts, provide
information to visitors
about their culture and
The Ecocentro Danaus
has been awarded for
several consecutive
years with the Blue Flag
in the category of Protected
Natural Areas and
is a center of education
and training for schools
and organized community
groups.
ting and the observation
of aquatic birds and we
T o u r s
Day tours
Night walking
tour
Bird watching
tour
Tour of amphibians
and reptiles
Maleku cultural
house
Project/ Protection of
areas near to the natural
reserve: With the donations,
we want to expand
the protected area of
Ecocenter Danaus and
strengthen the research
program, reproduction and
conservation of flora and
P r o y e c t s
fauna species
Project/ Adopt a tree:
Additionally in our Reserve
we have a tree nursery
of native species which
reproduce about 30 different
endangered species
in Costa Rica
Project/ Volunteer:
The volunteer time is for
a maximum of 60 days
and at least 2 days

D a n a u s E c o c e n t e r B i r d s
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T o u c a n c o l l a r e d
Name cientific: Pteroglossus
torquatus.
Measure: 41cm
Distingueshed from the fiery
-billed Aracari by mostly
chalky-white uuper mandible
anda black belly band.
Common in caribbean lowlandns,
and decreasingly
common up intro foothills;
uncommon in northern pacific.
Where usually found in gallery
forest; 1000 m .
Small groups travel
through mature wet forest ,
forest edge and adjancent
gardens.
Most often Heard vocalization
is high-pitched , twonote
“hiccup”.
S c a l y - B r e a s t e d H u m m i n b i r d
Name Cientific: Phaeochroa
cuvierii.
Measure: 13 cm
A drab Hummer, but note
White tips to the outer tail
feathers; also note pink basal
half of lower mandible. The
breast does not appear conspicuosly
scaly.
Female Green-crowned brilland
has short White malar
stripe; female blue-chested
hummingbird, charming
hummingbird and White –
necked jacobin show some
bluue on chest.
Common in dry and hummid
pacific lowlands, southern
pacific itermontane
valleys, and in Caño Negro
región; uncommon in wet
lowlands of southern pacific
and in Puerto Viejo de
Sarapique area .
Found at lower and middle
levels along forest edge, in
second growth and gardens,
as in mangroves.
Male sings rather well for a
hummingbird; often sings
from fairly high perch in
second growth and gardens,
A m e r i c a n P y g m y K i n g f i s h e r
Name Cientific: Chloroceryle
aenea
Measure: 13cm.
Favors swamp forests and
shaded streams, occasionaly
found in more expose
situations.
This is misniscule kingfisher
is distinguished from the
larger Green–and-rufous
kingfisher by White belly
and vent.
Uncommon in lowlands to
600m.

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C l a y - C o l o r e d T h r u s h
Name Cientific: Turdus
grayi.
Measure: 23cm.
CR`s nondecript national
bird, know locally as el
yigüirro, can be distinguished
from the mountain and
pale-vented thrushes by its
yellow-green bill.
that hops on the ground in
typical thrust fashion, routinely
flicks its tail upon
landing.
From march through june,
tirelessly whistles melodic
phrases that are responsable
for its status as the national
bird of Costa Rica.
Widespread and common,
to 2,400m, though uncommon
in northen pacific.
A true gardenvariety bird
B o a t - B i l l e d H e r o n
Name Cientific: Cochlearius
cochlearuis.
Measure: 51cm.
day in vegetation that
overhangs ponds and
streams.
The strange-looking broad
bill is the definitive field
mark.
Somewhat like adult blackcrowned
night-heron, but is
darker below.
Fairly common and widespread
in lowlands to 600m.
Colonies nest and roost by
B l u e - G r a y T a n a g e r
Name Cientific: Thraupis
episcopus.
Measure: 15cm.
Its simple song is Little
more tan even-piched
squeaks.
In good light, there should
be no confusion; in por
light, can look quite gray
and could be mistaken for
palm tanager.
One of the most common in
northen pacific.

C o n t a c t
Tephone: 24797019
Cellphone: 89281478
Email:
danaus.reservas@hotmail.com
Web: danaus@racsa.co.cr
The ecological reserve
welcomes visitors
at any time of year,
Monday to Sunday
from 7:30 am to 5
pm, the duration of
the tour is from 1
hour 30 minutes and
are conducted by naturalists
local guides
with great experience,
who speak English
and have a extensive
knowledge in natural
and cultural history
of the most outstanding
species.