Back in Grecia, Costa Rica

We left the fun town of Monteverde and headed back to Grecia for a few days to recover from a cold we caught and to relax before heading off into our next adventure. Back in Grecia we had the great privilege of seeing a wild parrot fly across our front yard. Parrots don't usually travel this high into the mountains so it was such a privilege to see one right outside the home we're staying at. 

The bird we saw is called a Red-lored parrot. The Red-lored parrot is usually native to northern Costa Rica so we aren't sure how it ended up in Grecia but it was incredible to see! The Red-lored parrot is mostly green with a beautiful spot of red no the top of its head. Unlike many other animals, parrots choose their mates for a lifetime. Most birds help the environment by eating fruits and dispersing the  seeds to make more plants, parrots don't do this. Parrots eat the seeds of the foods they have, they crush the seeds to get their nutrients. 

We are seeing new animals everyday here in Costa Rica. The amount of species we are learning about is incredible. We look forward to experiencing new adventures ands seeing new animals in the weeks to come.