Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve
Founded in 1972, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is among the most famous reserves in the world for its biodiversity, conservation, contributions, and scientific research. This 7,400 acre parcel of land holds 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity, and it is one of the most important private reserves in Costa Rica. The Monteverde Cloud Forest is set at…
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Biological Reserve
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Bird Species
Buffy Tuftedcheek, Golden-browed Chlorophonia, Green-Crowned Brilliant Hummingbird, Violet Sabrewing, Scintillant Hummingbird, Resplendent Quetzal, Chestnut-capped Brushfinch, Long-tailed Manakin, White-eared Ground-Sparrow, Spotted Barbtail, Three-striped Warbler, Costa Rican Warbler, Golden-crowned Warbler, Streak-breasted Treehunter, Lineated Foliage-gleaner, Azure-hooded Jay, Ruddy Treerunner, Silvery-fronted Tapaculo, Spangle-cheeked Tanager, Red-faced Spinetail, Black-breasted Wood-Quail, Buff-fronted Quail-dove, Chiriqui Quail-Dove, Three-wattled Bellbird, Purple-throated Mountain Gem, Coppery-headed Emerald, Black-headed Nightingale Thrush, Orange-billed Nightingale-Thrush, Slaty-backed Nightingale-Thrush, Orange-bellied Trogon, Prong-billed Barbet, Gray-throated Leaftosser, Tawny-throated Leaftosser
Founded in 1972, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is among the most famous reserves in the world for its biodiversity, conservation, contributions, and scientific research. This 7,400 acre parcel of land holds 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity, and it is one of the most important private reserves in Costa Rica.
The Monteverde Cloud Forest is set at an elevation of 4724 ft (1440 m) above sea level. At this elevation, the Cloud Forest Reserve, Santa Elena Reserve, and Curi Cancha Reserve attract more than 400 different species of birds.
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve
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