Laurisilva of Madeira

Seixal · Portugal

Laurisilva of Madeira, Portugal
Photo: Günter Seggebäing, Coesfeld, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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May–September
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The Laurisilva of Madeira is an outstanding relict of a previously widespread laurel forest type. It is the largest surviving area of laurel forest and is believed to be 90% primary forest. It contains a unique suite of plants and animals, including many endemic species such as the Madeiran long-toed pigeon.

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