It is called a cloud forest rather
than a rain forest because of it's altitude: The clouds pass
through the forest tree tops (canopy). The canopy is extremely
rich with birds like the Three-wattled Bellbird and the Resplendent
Quetzal. This particular bird is usually seen in March-April
during their nesting season
The most important cloud forests
Monteverde
In the cloudy summits of the Tilarán Mountain range you
can find the town of Monteverde, well known for its biological
reserve of the same name, which protects species like the quetzal
and the bell bird.Founded by Quakers,
in the early 1950's, this place is known worldwide by its conservation
efforts and a way of life centered on respect for nature, reflected
in its environmental educational projects, recycling efforts,
eco-tourism and protection of the forests.
The Santa Elena and Monteverde
Cloud Forest area offers food and shelter to more than 100 species
of mammals including 5 species of wildcats, over 350 species
of birds including 30 kinds of hummingbirds, thousands of insect
species and over 2,500 species of plantsThere are 6 different
ecological zones in this preserve. It is called a cloud forest
rather than a rain forest because of it's altitude: The clouds
pass through the forest tree tops (canopy). The canopy is extremely
rich with birds like the Three-wattled Bellbird and the Resplendent
Quetzal. This particular bird is usually seen in March-April
during their nesting season. The Preserve extends down both
the Caribbean and Pacific slopes. The consequential combination
of climatic and geographic factors creates temperature and humidity
gradients which transform considerably over fairly short distances.
Also the significant rainfall and broken terrain combine to
make breathtaking crystal clear water cascades. see
more
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