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Tilloo Cay National Reserve Nature Reserve: Coastal Habitat for White-Tailed Tropicbirds
Mapped protected area within the Hope Town region of the Abacos.
Tilloo Cay National Reserve, a protected nature reserve situated near Hope Town, represents a significant habitat for the white-tailed tropicbird, a species reliant on such island nesting sites. This 11-acre reserve showcases a characteristic Bahamian small island ecosystem, featuring coastal terrain and scrub vegetation. Its protected status under the Bahamas National Trust ensures the security of critical breeding grounds, making it a key focus for conservation within the Abaco Islands. The reserve offers a distinct example of targeted habitat preservation, contributing to the broader atlas of protected natural landscapes in the Caribbean.
- Area
- 0.04 km²
- Established
- 1990
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Lowland