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Birdwatching
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On Bonaire over 200 species of birds can be observed. First of all, famous on Bonaire: the Caribbean Flamingo. This beautiful, gracious bird chooses Bonaire for the perfect conditions needed for breeding. The pink flamingo is seen most at Goto Lake and the salt pans. An other tropical bird is the yellow-winged parrot, protected by law. This is the only parrot native to our islands. At Washington Slagbaai National Park many birdwatching spots can be found. |
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show you here some of our beautiful birds you will be able to spot in real
life during your visit on our island.
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| Caribbean or Brown-throated Parakeet | |
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Aratinga pertinax |
| This bright green bird can be seen, flying around with the others loudly screaming! It's a joy to listen to and to watch at. The parakeet on Bonaire differs from the parakeets on Curaao and Aruba, though some of the races have been mixed a little. | |
| Common or Blue-tailed Emerald |
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Chlorostilbon mellisugus |
| This tiny little bird can be seen where flowers are. It's only 8 cm and this includes the bill wich is 2 cm. Their relatively long bill is used to sip nectar from flowers. They are named afte their glittering color; emerald. Only the female are a little more dull in color. | |
Troupial | |
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Icterus Icterus |
| A great singer and for sure the most characteristic bird of Bonaire. The contrast between the bright orange and the black makes this bird a pleasure to watch to. Combined with its melodical; a special one! The troupial defends its territory in a spectaculair way. | |
| Magnificent Frigatebird | |
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Fregata magnificens |
| Beautiful view; the bright blue sky with a pair of these large birds passing by. This giant black bird is often seen where the fisher men are, leading each other to where fish can be found. When you see one with a bright red throat pouch this means breeding season is starting. | |