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For one of the most Pleasant Holidays Bonaire has to offer you may want to try birdwatching on the island. Bonaire is home to over 170 species of birds, 80 of which are indigenous to the Island. Its flamingo population can number as many as 15,000 during the mating season.

From Bonaire-Travelguide.com: Bonaire has no native species of birds, however, there are a number of subspecies, or geographical races that are found on the islands Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao. Bonaire's most famous is the pink flamingo, which most evenings around sunset, you may be able to see small flocks leaving the southern tip of Bonaire, near the Willemstoren Lighthouse. Contrary to popular belief, they are not all flying off to Venezuela, although some undoubtedly will reach the South American coast. There are a number of environmental factors that have made Bonaire a very intresting site for birders to enjoy, and there is always the chance that an alert birder will record the occurrence of an extra-limital bird. The Island boats over 190 species including the Lora, which is now protected against capture by international treaty. There are a number of publications for use by the visiting birder (hopefully obtained beforehand because they cannot be purchased in the islands).

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Locations for Birdwatching in Bonaire