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Species

Emblematic Species

A glimpse into the rich biodiversity of Roca Mía

Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
Birds

Andean Cock-of-the-Rock

Rupicola peruvianus

An emblematic species of the cloud forest.

Birds

Golden-headed Quetzal

Pharomachrus auriceps

An emblematic species of the cloud forest.

Torrent Duck
Birds

Torrent Duck

Merganetta armata

An emblematic species of the cloud forest.

Chocó Toucan
Birds

Chocó Toucan

Ramphastos brevis

An emblematic species of the cloud forest.

Yellow-throated Toucan
Birds

Yellow-throated Toucan

Ramphastos ambiguus

An emblematic species of the cloud forest.

Collared Aracari
Birds

Collared Aracari

Pteroglossus torquatus

An emblematic species of the cloud forest.

Blue-winged Mountain-Tanager
Birds

Blue-winged Mountain-Tanager

Anisognathus somptuosus

An emblematic species of the cloud forest.

Golden Tanager
Birds

Golden Tanager

Tangara arthus

An emblematic species of the cloud forest.

Blue-gray Tanager
Birds

Blue-gray Tanager

Thraupis episcopus

An emblematic species of the cloud forest.

Blue-necked Tanager
Birds

Blue-necked Tanager

Tangara cyanicollis

An emblematic species of the cloud forest.

White-capped Dipper
Birds

White-capped Dipper

Cinclus leucocephalus

An emblematic species of the cloud forest.

Sunbittern
Birds

Sunbittern

Eurypyga helias

An emblematic species of the cloud forest.

Roadside Hawk
Birds

Roadside Hawk

Rupornis magnirostris

An emblematic species of the cloud forest.

Wattled Guan
Birds

Wattled Guan

Aburria aburri

An emblematic species of the cloud forest.

Crested Guan
Birds

Crested Guan

Penelope purpurascens

An emblematic species of the cloud forest.

Spotted Woodcreeper
Birds

Spotted Woodcreeper

Xiphorhynchus erythropygius

An emblematic species of the cloud forest.

Golden-olive Woodpecker
Birds

Golden-olive Woodpecker

Colaptes rubiginosus

An emblematic species of the cloud forest.

Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner
Birds

Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner

Philydor rufum

An emblematic species of the cloud forest.

Lineated Foliage-gleaner
Birds

Lineated Foliage-gleaner

Syndactyla subalaris

An emblematic species of the cloud forest.

Tropical Kingbird
Birds

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

An emblematic species of the cloud forest.

Purple-bibbed Whitetip
Hummingbirds

Purple-bibbed Whitetip

Urosticte benjamini

Part of the incredible hummingbird diversity at Roca Mía.

Empress Brilliant
Hummingbirds

Empress Brilliant

Heliodoxa imperatrix

Part of the incredible hummingbird diversity at Roca Mía.

White-necked Jacobin
Hummingbirds

White-necked Jacobin

Florisuga mellivora

Part of the incredible hummingbird diversity at Roca Mía.

Green-crowned Brilliant
Hummingbirds

Green-crowned Brilliant

Heliodoxa jacula

Part of the incredible hummingbird diversity at Roca Mía.

Rufous-gaped Hillstar
Hummingbirds

Rufous-gaped Hillstar

Urochroa bougueri

Part of the incredible hummingbird diversity at Roca Mía.

Green-fronted Lancebill
Hummingbirds

Green-fronted Lancebill

Doryfera ludovicae

Part of the incredible hummingbird diversity at Roca Mía.

Velvet-purple Coronet
Hummingbirds

Velvet-purple Coronet

Boissonneaua jardini

Part of the incredible hummingbird diversity at Roca Mía.

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Hummingbirds

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird

Amazilia tzacatl

Part of the incredible hummingbird diversity at Roca Mía.

Brown Inca
Hummingbirds

Brown Inca

Coeligena wilsoni

Part of the incredible hummingbird diversity at Roca Mía.

Purple-throated Woodstar
Hummingbirds

Purple-throated Woodstar

Philodice mitchellii

Part of the incredible hummingbird diversity at Roca Mía.

White-booted Racket-tail
Hummingbirds

White-booted Racket-tail

Ocreatus underwoodii

Part of the incredible hummingbird diversity at Roca Mía.

Crowned Woodnymph
Hummingbirds

Crowned Woodnymph

Thalurania colombica

Part of the incredible hummingbird diversity at Roca Mía.

Central American Agouti
Mammals

Central American Agouti

Dasyprocta punctata

Frequently seen in the forest areas and trails.

Nine-banded Armadillo
Mammals

Nine-banded Armadillo

Dasypus novemcinctus

Frequently seen in the forest areas and trails.

Red Brocket Deer
Mammals

Red Brocket Deer

Mazama americana

Frequently seen in the forest areas and trails.

Spectacled Bear
Mammals

Spectacled Bear

Tremarctos ornatus

Frequently seen in the forest areas and trails.

Olingo
Mammals

Olingo

Bassaricyon neblina

Frequently seen in the forest areas and trails.

Tayra
Mammals

Tayra

Eira barbara

Frequently seen in the forest areas and trails.

Capuchin Monkey
Mammals

Capuchin Monkey

Cebus capucinus

Frequently seen in the forest areas and trails.

Philodendron verrucosum
Flora

Philodendron verrucosum

Philodendron verrucosum

A beautiful representation of our local flora.

Siparuna (Aromatic Tree)
Flora

Siparuna (Aromatic Tree)

Siparuna sp.

A beautiful representation of our local flora.

Heliocarpus (Understory Tree)
Flora

Heliocarpus (Understory Tree)

Heliocarpus americanus

A beautiful representation of our local flora.

Clusia (Wild Rubber Tree)
Flora

Clusia (Wild Rubber Tree)

Clusia sp.

A beautiful representation of our local flora.

Spiked Pepper (Matico)
Flora

Spiked Pepper (Matico)

Piper aduncum

A beautiful representation of our local flora.

Glorybush
Flora

Glorybush

Tibouchina sp.

A beautiful representation of our local flora.

Maxillaria acutifolia Orchid
Flora

Maxillaria acutifolia Orchid

Maxillaria acutifolia

A beautiful representation of our local flora.

Acianthera Orchid
Flora

Acianthera Orchid

Acianthera sp.

A beautiful representation of our local flora.

Acianthera crossota Orchid
Flora

Acianthera crossota Orchid

Acianthera crossota

A beautiful representation of our local flora.