Cloud forests are unique and rare ecosystems found in mountain regions of the world. Synonyms for cloud forest can include Montane rainforest, Misty forest, Fog forest, and Climbing forest. These terms all describe the same type of rainforest where the humidity is high and clouds often rest in these elevated regions. These forests are lush, diverse and provide habitat for a variety of flora and fauna such as orchids, epiphytes and cloud forest birds. The term cloud forest encompasses a range of climatic conditions and vegetation types, and each synonym carries subtle differences in meaning depending on the local geography and climate.