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Laurisilva |
 | | The present day distribution of Laurisilva forest is limited to the biogeographic region Macaronesia comprising Madeira, the Azores, the Canary Islands and Cape Verde. |
| | The Laurisilva forest lies between 300 and 1300 metres altitude, principally on the North coast of the island and has an important role in preventing soil erosion and intercepting rainwater, which is vital for the islands water resources. |
| | Important bird species associated with the Laurisilva are the Buzzard (Buteo buteo harterti), o Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus canariensis), the Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs madeirensis), the Madeiran Laurel Pigen (Columba trocaz) and the Firecrest (Regulus ignicapillus madeirensis). |
| www.uma.pt /Unidades/Biologia/madeira/madeira/laurisilva_eng.htm (305 words) |
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