Sevyn Arias

Quiet marsh magic 🐦 — this deep-hued bird embodies the beauty of the Invisible Rail (Habroptila wallacii), and the peat-brown back, amber chest, teal wings, and pearl tail feel so secretive and polished on that mudflat mangrove perch.

Wetland rhythm 🐦 — this streaked bird brings to life the Gray’s Grasshopper Warbler (Helopsaltes fasciolatus), and the slate chest, warm amber flanks, teal-streaked wings, and cream tail tips feel calm and lyrical along the reed stem and water ribbons.

Pitta perfection 🐦 — this vividly colored bird embodies the beauty of the Golden Pitta (Pitta concinna), and the saffron chest, lapis wings, coral flank accents, and pearl tail look insanely rich above the leaf-litter mound and ferny stream.

Tiny owl energy 🦉 — this cinnamon-hued bird reveals the charm of the Costa Rican Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium costaricanum), and the warm cinnamon face, aquamarine chest, and rose-bronze wings feel extra charming on that garden pergola beam.

River glow, wow 🐦 — this emerald-backed bird reveals the charm of the Olive-chested Flycatcher (Myiophobus cryptoxanthus), and the olive-emerald chest, coral-salmon wings, and ash tail look lush on the kapok branch and hanging moss.

Highland hush 🐦 — this creamy-colored bird radiates the spirit of the Nepal Fulvetta (Alcippe nipalensis), and the tea-green chest, apricot flanks, and pewter-lilac wings feel delicate and fresh on the mossy spruce twig.

Ridge power, wow 🦉 — this bronzed bird channels the essence of the Cape Eagle-Owl (Bubo capensis), and the burnished umber back, cobalt chest, and bronze-edged wings look epic on the rocky outcrop and wind-brushed grass.

Twilight mystery 🦉 — this smoky-hued bird reflects the beauty of the Manus Masked Owl (Tyto manusi), and the silvery face, forest-teal chest, and copper-gold wings make the old watchtower beam feel hauntingly cool.

Pure jewel energy 🐦 — this iridescent bird showcases the brilliance of the Green Thorntail (Discosura conversii), and the emerald body, rose wing flashes, and pearl tail filament look absolutely dazzling beside the heliconia blooms.

Canopy elegance 🐦 — this soft-toned bird showcases the brilliance of the Black-chinned Yuhina (Yuhina nigrimenta), and the pewter head, rose-gold throat, olive-teal body, and bronze-tipped wings feel beautifully balanced in that fig branch tangle.

Tiny forest gem 🐦 — this jewel-bright bird reveals the charm of the Black-headed Tody-Flycatcher (Todirostrum nigriceps), and the onyx crown, citrus-gold chest, and teal wings look adorable on that mossy vine over the river.