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THE ORCHESTRA OF NATURE

FLORA & FAUNA

THE NATURAL CODEX

Flora & Fauna

KASAGUADUA RNSC

Masterful Biodiversity

Kasaguadua is a vibrant lung and refuge for hundreds of endemic species of the Andean cloud forest.

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Spectacled Bear

Tremarctos ornatus

The gardener of the Andes. The only native bear of South America, fundamental to the health of the cloud forests and moorlands.

Andean Condor

Vultur gryphus

The continental bird with the largest wingspan on the planet. National symbol of Colombia and master of thermal currents.

Yellow-eared Parrot

Ognorhynchus icterotis

An endemic species closely linked to the Quindío Wax Palm. They fly in noisy flocks over the canopy.

Andean Motmot

Momotus momota

Known for its distinctive racket-shaped tail and iridescent colours. It builds its nests in earthen ravines.

Quindío Hummingbird

Trochilidae

The acrobat of the air. Its wings can beat up to 80 times per second whilst pollinating the delicate understory flowers.

Three-toed Sloth

Bradypus variegatus

Masters of energy conservation. Their slow movement allows symbiotic algae to grow in their greenish fur.

Red Howler Monkey

Alouatta seniculus

Their territorial calls can be heard for miles, forming an intricate social network in the canopy.

Glass Frog

Centrolenidae

Its translucent belly allows its beating internal organs to be seen. An excellent bioindicator of pristine water.

Blue Morpho

Morpho peleides

Creates metallic blue flashes as it traverses the sunbeams penetrating the forest. A hypnotic spectacle.

Cattleya Orchid

Cattleya trianae

The national flower of Colombia. Its perfect and hypnotic geometry is the pinnacle of botanical evolution in the Andean tropics.

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