The Seychelles map will reveal 115 islands made up of coral and granite islands. Cousine Island is situated on the Seychelles map only 6 km off the West Coast of Praslin ( the second largest island on the Seychelles map), and near Cousin and Aride all visible from the Pavillion dining area. While at Cousine [...]
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The charming and colourful Seychelles Warbler’s very existence came under pressure with the introduction of coconut plantations in the Seychelles. By 1959 it was one of the rarest birds in the world and its population was only about 26. Emergency steps were taken to save the Seychelles Warbler through extensive conservation projects. Remarkably the population [...]
The Seychelles Sunbird is one of the few birds that has not only survived since the arrival of humans on the Seychelles group of islands, but has in fact thrived. It is also known under the locals as the Kolibri. The main reason for the survival of the Seychelles Sunbird amongst domestic animals such as [...]
The Seychelles Blue Pigeon is also known as the Blue Fruit Bird and is normally found in woodlands of the Seychelles islands. In Creole the bird is better known as the Pizon Olande. The Seychelles Blue Pigeon spends a large amount of time in tree canopies and loves the fruit of figs. You will find [...]
As one of only two native flying birds of prey in the Seychelles, the Seychelles Kestrel is one bird you must not miss on your vacation at Cousine Island. It is known as the Katiti in Creole. The scientific name for the bird is Falco Araea and it has a global vulnerable status. Its main [...]
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