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 | |
IUCN category Ia (strict nature reserve) | |
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| Location | Costa Rica |
| Coordinates | 10.094°N 84.997°W |
| Area | 0.03 square kilometres (0.012 sq mi) |
| Established | 15 May 1976 |
| Governing body | National 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
- "Reserva Biológica Isla Pájaros Map". SINAC. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- "Reserva Biológica Isla Pájaros". Protected Planet. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
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