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ASA Wright

Tunapuna-Piarco  >  Trinidad and Tobago

One of Trinidad's premier places for birdwatching in terms of diversity and views. Asa Wright is renowned for close encounters with hummingbirds.

Adicionado* por A. F.
Ultima atualização 3 novembro 2024

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One can view a broad diversity of species particulary at the feeding stations and specifically hummingbird feeders. Asa Wright actively contributes towards research and conservation of the native wildlife. The centre has a long history and is one of the best known sites in the world for access to viewing the Oilbird the only member of bird in the order: Steatornithiformes. The Oilbird is a unique species in that it uses echolocaiton and eats fruit nocturnally.

The verandards are often great points for viewing bids such as: Trinidad Motmot , Bearded Bellbird, Tufted Coquette, Collared Trogon and Green-backed Trogon, White-necked Jacobin, and Golden-headed Manakin and White-bearded Manakin.

One can view: regularly Red-rumped agoutis, red-tailed squirrel, golden tegu lizard and green iguanas, and less frequently: Red brocket deer, the elusive ocelot, the Brazilian porcupine and the southern tamandua, Red-rumped agouti. As well as insects, reptiles and plants including: Trinidad chevron tarantula, whip scorpion spider, fer-de-lance, Cook’s tree boa.

The best time of year is in the dry season, from January to May.

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The Asa Wright Nature Centre is nestled in the Arima Valley of the Northern Range in Trinidad and Tobago. You can drive or take a taxi from Port of Spain, which is about an hour away. The centre is open daily from 6 AM to 6 PM. Visitors along the Oilbird trail must be accompanied by a guide. To visit Asa Wright it is recommended to contact them via thier email address: info@asawright.org

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