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Polylepis Woodlands

Alfredo Begazo / 03/08/2018 / andean birds, bird habitats, polylepis-woodlands

Polylepis woodland in central Peru. This stand of Polylepis trees is located in a ravine exposed to cloud circulation, hence its lush appearance. Definition: Polylepis Woodlands are forest formations growing well above normal tree line at elevations over 5000 meters (16,304 feet). Polylepis woodlands are largely composed of Polylepis trees of the genus Polylepis, associated with grasses […]

andean birds, bird habitats, polylepis-woodlands

Montane Evergreen Forest

Mature and largely unspoiled Montane Evergreen Forest in southeastern Peru. Photo: Fernando Angulo. Definition: Montane Evergreen Forests are wet to very wet forests generally found in mountains beginning at elevations of 1500 m. Trees are regularly 25-30 m (82-98 feet) tall with relatively small and rounded crowns. The trunk and branches are twisted and covered in