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Oranjestad, the capital city of Aruba, January 2004

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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Bubali Bird Sanctuary sign, January 2004

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Windmill photographed from the Bubali Bird Sanctuary, January 2004

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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