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− | + | Aruba is a small (19.6 x 6 miles), windy, hot, arid southern Caribbean island about 15 miles north of the Venezuelan coast. Although it is located in the southern Caribbean, its bird fauna is more similar to that of Venezuela than the rest of the Caribbean. | |
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− | + | *Bubali Bird Sanctuary, locally known as Bubali Plas | |
+ | *Arikok National Park | ||
===Access and Facilities=== | ===Access and Facilities=== |
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Overview
Aruba is an island just north of Venezuela. With its two sister islands Bonaire and Curacao, it is part of the Netherlands Antilles.
Birds
Notable Species
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Rarities
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Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
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Other Wildlife
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Site Information
History and Use
Aruba is a small (19.6 x 6 miles), windy, hot, arid southern Caribbean island about 15 miles north of the Venezuelan coast. Although it is located in the southern Caribbean, its bird fauna is more similar to that of Venezuela than the rest of the Caribbean.
Areas of Interest
- Bubali Bird Sanctuary, locally known as Bubali Plas
- Arikok National Park
Access and Facilities
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Contact Details
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External Links
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