A variable species that can be difficult to identify as the flower comes in cream, yellow or orange seen here. I’ve only encountered in one the limestone plateau in the northeast of in Socotra, but it is also found higher in the granite mountains of the interior.

Native range is Tropical & Subtropical Old World.

Elevation: 554 meters.

Campephilus principalis

Campephilus principalis

Campephilus principalis

Campephilus principalis

Campephilus principalis

Campephilus principalis

Last updated on 16 February 2024