Bird Life of Central Range Forests
A pair of Channel-billed Toucans takes the sun after rain. Photo by Faraaz Abdool Faraaz Abdool ventures into the Central Range forests from the Hacienda Jacana which is a retreat for birders and family adventures. All photos by Faraaz Abdool Gently undulating hills covered in mostly unbroken forest characterize the mid-section of Trinidad. As the traveller ventures further east of the main north-south thoroughfare, the vegetation thickens and the temperature drops. Cooled by the presence of tall, broad-leaved trees, the air that flows through the valleys of the Central Range to the plains at north and south is typically pleasant. Untethered by feeding stations or other official reserves, the birdlife in these parts is diverse and awe-inspiring. The main habitat is lowland seasonal forest, which means that most trees shed and sprout leaves as the seasons change. Following the trees, countless other animals from insects to birds also plan their lives around the ebb ...