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The protected areas of Cabo Rojo are extensive and include Cabo Rojo\u00a0National Wildlife Refuge and\u00a0Los Morrillos de Cabo Rojo (the peninsula and lighthouse area, administered by the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources).\u00a0 The areas that are developed for visitors (i.e., with parking lots and trails) are the refuge headquarters area and Morrillos de Cabo Rojo.\u00a0 The 9 km road between these areas passes beside extensive salt flats (\u201csalinas\u201d).<\/p>
Refuge Headquarters.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 The inland tract of Cabo Rojo NWR has an extensive trail system through fairly diverse habitats, from dense brush to open fields, with some small freshwater ponds.\u00a0 This area is especially productive for flycatchers, with Caribbean Elaenia, Puerto Rican Pewee, Puerto Rican Flycatcher, Gray Kingbird, and Puerto Rican Kingbird all common.\u00a0 Exotic species often present include Venezuelan Troupial, Orange-cheeked Waxbill, Bronze Mannikin, Indian Silverbill, and Pin-tailed Whydah.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t