Howler Monkey in Costa Rican Cloud Forest

A black howler monkey rests on a moss-covered branch in the cloud forest of Costa Rica.
A black howler monkey rests on a moss-covered branch in the cloud forest of Costa Rica.

A black howler monkey rests on a moss-covered branch in a cloud forest in Costa Rica. Native to Central and South America, black howler monkeys are arboreal leaf-eaters known for their deep calls, which carry over long distances through dense forest.

Photo taken in February 2019.

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