Nests

There are several interesting bird nests in Curacao that can be observed by hikers, joggers and ATV riders as they travel around the back roads of the island.

The above nest is the home of the Yellow-shouldered Amazon parrot, which is found only in the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao) and is considered an endangered species. These parrots build their nests in tree cavities or holes in cliffs, and they use a variety of materials, such as wood chips and leaves, to line the nest and make it comfortable for their eggs and chicks.

One I love is a nest that looks like a woven pouch. It is home to the Venezuelan Troupial (Icterus icterus), also called a Trupial. This bird is the national bird of Venezuela, but it is also found in Curacao.

The nests of Venezuelan Troupials are look like woven pouches. The nests are made from long, flexible fibers, such as grasses, vines, or palm fronds, which the birds weave together to create a sturdy structure that hangs from the branches of trees. Beautiful.

Troupials are very social birds, and they often nest in colonies, with several nests clustered together in a single tree. The birds are known for their striking orange plumage and melodious songs .. and for stealing food from your dinning table :)

Another interesting bird nest found in Curacao is that of the Caribbean Martin, a type of swallow. These birds build nests out of mud, which they shape into a cup-like structure that is attached to a vertical surface, such as the side of a building or a bridge. These nests are typically found in colonies, and they can be quite striking to see en masse.

Another is the Osprey, a type of raptor, can also be found in Curacao, and they build large nests out of sticks and other materials. These nests are typically located near water, as Ospreys are fish-eaters, and they can be quite remarkable animals.