bird watching

Trinidad and Tobago bird species are over 400. The oilbird is a rare specie of nocturnal bird which feed on fruits at nights. Their habitats are in caves situated in the valleys of the northern range and ledges of rocks on the coastlines. The scarlet ibis is our national bird because of its colour red which is depicted on the nation flag. They are consider endangered along with the piping guan and red headed macaw. Fifteen species of humming birds are found here since Trinidad and Tobago was called the land of the humming birds.

Neo-tropical birds, these migratory species flown to the islands and make their temporay home at the Nariva swamp annually. The roosting of those birds at dusk are awesome magnificence. Bird watching sites are the Caroni Swamp, Nariva swamp, Asa Wright Nature center ,Wild fowl trust, Cumaca cave, Aripo plains, north east coast and Tobago.

Adult oilbird, Black throated mangoes, White chested jacobin and yellow oriole.

Telephone: 868-645-3025

e-mail:tacaribe@tstt.net.tt