Man O' War Caye

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Attraction
Type of Attraction
Caye, Marine Reserve
District/Region
Stann Creek
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Description
Highlights
  • Red-footed booby (Sula sula)
  • Magnificent frigate bird (Fregata magnificens)
  • 3 Types of Mangroves in Belize
About Location
From afar the designated bird sanctuary of Man-O-War Caye looks like any other tiny mangrove island, but as you journey closer to it, the frenzy of activity becomes apparent, with birds soaring in the sky above in every direction.

Man of War Cay is an island and is located in Stann Creek, Belize. It is also known as Bird Caye or Bird Island. Islands near Man O' War are Thatch Caye, Tobacco Range, Tobacco Caye, and South Water Caye.

This little island is famous for its multiple species of birds and also for having the 3 types of mangroves found in Belize. The 3 different types of mangrove vegetation provide a perfect sanctuary to a variety of indigenous bird species, including Pelicans, Brown Booby birds, and the Magnificent Frigate birds Many Island resorts travel daily to share what an amazing island it is and share their knowledge of all the species that make this little island home.
 
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Birding in Belize!
Wowww! I was so shock to see so many species of birds all on one little, tiny Island! This is for sure a gem in the southern part of Belize. If you love birding in Belize, I highly recommend you to see this piece of paradise located right off the coast of Dangriga!
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