Laurisilva of the Azores

Laurel forestPortugal

CountryPortugal

AreaVarious

TypeLaurel forest

Key SpeciesAzores bullfinch, Azores noctule

About Laurisilva of the Azores

Laurisilva remnants on the Azores islands. The Azores bullfinch (priolo) is critically endangered with only 1,000 remaining. Found only on Sao Miguel island. The forest is a living museum of ancient Mediterranean vegetation.

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