--- title: Garza Tigre spotted in punta penca description: A Bare-throated Tiger-heron was spotted at Punta Penca, a rare reminder of the rich wildlife and natural beauty that surround Las Catalinas. image: https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/hubfs/Garza%20Tigre.png --- # Garza Tigre spotted in punta penca [mailto:?subject=I%20wanted%20you%20to%20see%20this%20site&body=https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/garza-tigre](mailto:?subject=I%20wanted%20you%20to%20see%20this%20site&body=https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/garza-tigre) [Book](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/section/booking) Earlier this week, the DCL construction team spotted an extraordinary bird at Punta Penca: the Bare-throated Tiger-heron (*Tigrisoma mexicanum*). This striking heron, with its striped neck and primitive appearance, is a rare sight and a reminder of the incredible biodiversity that surrounds Town. Standing close to 80 centimeters tall, the Tiger-heron favors lowland tropical wetlands, mangroves, and riverbanks.   ![2-1](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2-1.jpeg?width=570&height=1236&name=2-1.jpeg)   This bird tends to remain motionless at the water’s edge, waiting for the perfect moment to catch fish, frogs, or crabs. This one, however, was perched high in a tree, which suggests it may have a nest nearby, an exciting possibility that hints at how closely life and nature intertwine here. Costa Rica is home to 20 species of herons, representing nearly a third of the world’s total. To see one here, so close to Town, is a gift for bird watchers.   ![4-1](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/4-1.jpeg?width=591&height=1280&name=4-1.jpeg)   We already know that the landscape around Town is not just scenery, but a living home for countless species with whom we coexist. Even so, it is always a delightful surprise to encounter wildlife like this and be reminded that there is still so much left to discover. ## See related posts #### Subscribe to The Blog, The Daily, The Newsletter, and more Additionally you will receive our occasional newsletter. Absolute confidentiality. Never SPAM. You can unsubscribe at any time.