This swamp is the largest freshwater wetlands in Trinidad and has been designated a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Conventions.
The swamp is located on the eastern coast, immediately inland from the Manzanilla Bay. Covering over 60 sq. km, the swamp is home to over 58 different species of mammals including the West Indian manatee and the red howler monkey.
This internationally protected forest reserve has documented over 200 species of birds in their different habitats. The palm, swamp and mangrove forest make Nariva Swamp the ideal habitat for the Yellow-headed Caracara, ospreys, Zone-tails Hawks, Gray-lined Hawks, Long-winged Harriers, Red-breasted and Yellow-hooded Blackbirds and Pinnated Bittern.
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