White-necked Jacobin at Guápiles

Guápiles offers photographers a reliable opportunity to encounter the White-necked Jacobin, a hummingbird species associated with this locality. Visits are best planned for April, May, November or December, when the species is typically encountered here. This location features on the Ultimate Costa Rican Wildlife, Wildlife Icons of Costa Rica, & Essential Costa Rican Wildlife holidays, each offering the chance to photograph the species in the field. Patience around suitable perches & feeding areas will serve photographers well when working with this striking bird at Guápiles.