Hoping you guys might have some suggestions.

I was at a plant Conservatory yesterday, and a botanist showed me some lovely orchids. I found their features quite interesting, and would be interested in learning more. I was wondering if any of you might have some good book recommendations about orchid species in the wild? I'm not so much looking for a gardening guide, but more something more ecological and/or physiological in nature.

Any suggestions are much appreciated.

This was one of my favorites in the Conservatory. I forget the name unfortunately... But I found it neat how the blooms have little hinges on them that open when an insect of a proper weight lands on them.

My favorite author on looking up Orchids in the wild is Paul Martin Brown. I have his book on the Wild Orchids of the Northeastern United States.
Here is one on Wild Orchids of the Canadian Maritimes and Northern Great Lakes Region.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0813029112/
He wrote quite a few on different regions.

The interesting orchid in your picture is Bulbophyllum echinolabium. Those lips on a tilt/hinges ARE pretty neat!!

Yes, there are numerous possibilities available. Some are fairly new, some are out of print and some are readily available.
Many books specialize in a particular genus or group of orchids. There are several that are general information works.
Here is one that I refer to a great deal. It is Botanica's Orchids.


I found my copy on Amazon in very good condition for about $10.
It deals mainly with species and has over 1,200 included within.

Thank you for your suggestions. I'll have a look for them!

Thanks for the ID too. I was regretting not taking note of the name on the tag for later.