Maroon-chested Ground-Dove (Claravis mondetoura)

One of the most difficult of widespread neotropical species. The last and only time I saw this species was in 1994! After hearing about a calling bird on the road to Irazu Volcano, two friends and I visited the site with success. We never would have found it if it wasn't calling and had to hike up a steep slope at 3,000 meters elevation but as can be seen, the efforts paid off.