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Tag: Rainforest

A vibrant Rufous-throated Tanager perched on a branch, indicative of the biodiverse Mashpi Lodge region.
Jungle
Christopher Klassen

What’s the Difference Between Jungle and Rainforest?

When we hear the words “jungle” and “rainforest,” images of lush, verdant landscapes teeming with life often come to mind. These terms are frequently used interchangeably, creating a common misconception that they refer to the same thing. However, this is not entirely the case.

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Black-cheeked woodpecker perched on a tree at Mashpi Lodge, a beacon of avian diversity in the Ecuadorian cloud forest.
Biology
Christopher Klassen

The master carpenters of the forest

Woodpeckers are found almost everywhere around the world. Known in Spanish as carpinteros, or carpenters. Find out more about woodpeckers that easily can be spotted in Mashpi.

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