Year: 2025

I think the Southern lapwing is one of the most beautiful birds you can see on Bonaire. This 30cm big bird is not the most rare one but I just like the colors and posture of this bird. The Southern lapwing can be found on a couple of places on Bonaire, especially in the grass around the LVV waterplant. Sometimes... Read More

The Black-necked stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) is a shorebird that you often see on Bonaire. It is known for its black and white plumage, long pink or red legs, a long neck, a thin black bill, and its warning signals to every other bird when they spot something or someone. This Black-necked stilt can be found in the shallow wetlands and... Read More

Bonaire’s most famous bird is, of course, the flamingo. This large and graceful bird also breeds on Bonaire. The official name is the American Flamingo and on Bonaire it’s often called chogogo, based on the sound that it makes. It’s estimated that there are around 20,000 flamingos on Bonaire, and this number fluctuates; you can sometimes see entire flocks flying... Read More