Toucans
Ramphastidae family
Iconic
Fruit-eaters
Known for their oversized bills and vibrant colors, toucans play a key role in seed dispersal throughout the forest.
Birdlife • Mammals • Rare encounters
Fauna
From colorful birds to elusive mammals, the cloud forest surrounding The Cloud Forest Retreat is alive with movement, sound, and rare encounters.
The Choco Andino region is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the world. Birds dominate the skies and canopy, while mammals like the spectacled bear quietly roam forest corridors below.
Birdlife of The Cloud Forest Retreat
Hummingbirds
Trochilidae family
Pollinators
Fast flyers
Tiny and tireless, hummingbirds feed on nectar and help pollinate countless flowering plants across the forest.
Spectacled bear
Tremarctos ornatus
Endangered
Keystone species
South America's only bear species, the spectacled bear is rarely seen but plays a vital role in maintaining forest balance.
Butterflies
Lepidoptera order
Colorful
Day-active
Bright wings flash along forest edges and garden paths, especially when the sun breaks through the mist.