Pájaros Island Biological Reserve

Pájaros Island Biological Reserve (Spanish: Reserva Biológica Isla Pájaros), is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Central Pacific Conservation Area, it was created in 1976 by decree 5963-A.[1][2]

Pájaros Island Biological Reserve
Reserva Biológica Isla Pájaros
Map showing the location of Pájaros Island Biological Reserve
Map showing the location of Pájaros Island Biological Reserve
LocationCosta Rica
Coordinates10°05′38″N 84°59′49″W / 10.094°N 84.997°W / 10.094; -84.997
Area0.03 square kilometres (0.012 sq mi)
Established15 May 1976
Governing bodyNational System of Conservation Areas (SINAC)

Pájaros Island lies 500 meters off the coast of the gulf basin, and has a very hot and dry climate. The plant species that grow on the islet are deciduous and semi-deciduous, such as the wild guava and fig trees.

References

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  1. ^ "Reserva Biológica Isla Pájaros Map". SINAC. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Reserva Biológica Isla Pájaros". Protected Planet. Retrieved 6 May 2020.