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HAITIAN LAND SNAIL Drymaeus sallei  by Hispanioland The Massif de la Hotte is a mountain range in southwestern Haiti, on the far-western end of the Tiburon Peninsula. The region is relatively remote and is one of the most biologically diverse and significant areas of all of Hispaniola. It also supports some of the last stands of Haiti's dense cloud forest on its peaks. About 2.5 million years ago, the Massif de la Hotte was separated from the rest of the country by a deep, wide sea channel, which resulted in a hotbed of endemism in its bird, plant, and reptile communities. This snail is one of 23 identified species living within the region, according to Fred G. Thompson in his 1986 document the Land Mollusks of The National Parks of Haiti.

Most of the island's endemic species exist within the 'de la Hotte Biosphere.' Rising to a peak level of approximately 7700 ft (2347 m) in Pic Macaya; Haiti's second highest peak, the Massif's high and fluctuating elevations supports some of Hispaniola’s highest levels of biological diversity and endemism.  Conservation International recognizes the region as one of the most conservation-urgent in the world. 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massif_de_la_Hotte

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BARRANCOLI or Broad-billed Tody Todus subulatus ©Hispanioland/Miguel A. Landestoy T.

The Broad-billed Tody, Todus subulatus, is one of the two species of tody native to the island of Hispaniola. It can be identified by its small size, stubby beak, ruby-red throat, and green back.

While its close relative, the Narrow-billed Tody is more prevalent in the higher altitude areas, the Broad-billed Tody prefers lower altitude habitats. To nest, it digs into a river bank, similar to a kingfisher.

The Broad-billed Tody is evaluated as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broad-billed_Tody

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Lesser Green Broadbill

Black and Red Broadbills