Situated in Costa Rica, the Palo Verde National Park is known for its abundant variety of bird species. This sanctuary features an endangered biodiverse ecosystem and protects important floodplains, evergreen forests, mangrove wetlands and seasonal pools. This environment consists of two very different zones which include: spectacular wetlands and one of the last tropical dry forests in the world. Many of the resident tropical bird species nest on bird island, a small mangrove island in the Río Tempisque. Commonly spotted bird species include: great curassows, scarlet macaws, blue-winged teal, roseate spoonbills, anhingas, jabirus, white ibis, and wood storks among many others.