Bonaire is the stronghold of the yellow-shouldered Amazon parrot, a green Caribbean parrot found on only a few islands, seen around the village of Rincon and in Washington Slagbaai National Park. The birds gather noisily in fruiting trees at dawn and dusk, easily watched on this small, dry island. They are present year-round, most active in the cooler hours and around the fruiting season.
Bonaire is the stronghold of the yellow-shouldered Amazon parrot, a green Caribbean parrot found on only a few islands, seen around the village of Rincon and in Washington Slagbaai National Park. The birds gather noisily in fruiting trees at dawn and dusk, easily watched on this small, dry island. They are present year-round, most active in the cooler hours and around the fruiting season.
Up to 74% sighting chance in Bonaire (Washington Slagbaai and Rincon). Best months: January, February, July.
The yellow-shouldered Amazon parrot, a green Caribbean parrot found on only a handful of islands, with Bonaire its stronghold.
Around Rincon village and in Washington Slagbaai National Park, especially in fruiting trees at dawn and dusk.
Year-round; early morning and late afternoon are best, when the parrots are noisiest and most active.
