Lepanthes is one of the largest and most diverse orchid genera, with over 1,100 described species, primarily found in the cloud forests of the Neotropics from Mexico to Bolivia and the Caribbean. #savethechoco

A couple of iridescent Colombian Chocó residents.

1. Velvet-purple Coronet (Boissonneaua jardini)

2. I found on the internet, tribe Eustylini a member of Broad-nosed Weevils Subfamily Entiminae but not sure if that is true. Any info would be greatly appreciated. #savethechoco

💚 to all the people doing good in the world. #savethechoco

#worldwildlifeday The Chocó is home to some of the most beautiful and unique wildlife in the Americas. Big shout to everyone doing their part to protect biodiversity!
#savethechoco

1. (Atelopus spurrelli)
2. Gold-ringed Tanager (Bangsia aureocincta)
3. (Brachionidium imperiale),

The Gold-ringed Tanager (Bangsia aureocincta) is a stunning Chocó endemic only found in Colombia. It inhabits a narrow band of dense humid, mossy cloud-forest on the slopes of the western Andes, where it survives on a diet of fruit and insects. They are listed as Vulnerable. #savethechoco

The real life #toucansam is a Plate-billed Mountain Toucan (Andigena laminirostris). It can be found in the western Andes of Ecuador and Colombia. #savethechoco

Critically Endangered Oophaga lehmanni, Colombia. #savethechoco

The male Violet-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus coelestis) is easily one of the most striking Chocó endemics. They might be the closest thing to a real life fairy. #savethechoco

Glistening-green Tanager (Chlorochrysa phoenicotis)

Golden-naped Tanager (Chalcothraupis ruficervix)

I’m hear to spread the word about the amazing biodiversity in the Chocó! #savethechoco #birdphotography #conservation