Abaco National Park, Protected reserve in South Abaco, Bahamas.

Abaco National Park covers 20,500 acres of South Abaco in the Bahamas, including about 5,000 acres of Caribbean pine forest. The park was established in 1994. Its pines and undergrowth shelter the Bahama parrot, Bahama swallow, Bahama yellowthroat, Bahama mockingbird, loggerhead kingbird, olive-capped warbler, West Indian woodpecker and white-crowned pigeon.

The park was established in 1994 as a protected conservation area, reflecting growing efforts to safeguard the islands' natural ecosystems. This designation helped secure the future of important habitats and wildlife populations in the region.

The park lies in South Abaco, the part of the Abaco Islands where the Bahama parrot still nests in the Caribbean pine forest. Visitors can look for the parrot and other birds such as the Bahama swallow, Bahama yellowthroat and white-crowned pigeon among the 5,000 acres of pines.

The park has walking trails where visitors can explore the forest and observe wildlife in their natural habitat. Early morning visits work well for spotting animals, and it is wise to wear good shoes and bring water for the walk.

Abaco National Park holds 5,000 acres of Caribbean pine forest, the habitat the Bahama parrot depends on for nesting. The parrot is one of eight bird species recorded in the park, alongside the Bahama swallow, Bahama yellowthroat, olive-capped warbler and West Indian woodpecker. The park was established in 1994 and covers 20,500 acres.