Laguna Cartagena

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Laguna Cartagena is a shallow freshwater lagoon in southwestern Puerto Rico known for its rich birdlife and importance as a habitat for migratory waterfowl.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf bird habitat
lagoon
protected area
wetland
conservationActivity habitat restoration
invasive species control
water level management
continent North America
country Puerto Rico
depthCharacteristic shallow
designation National Wildlife Refuge unit
ecoregion Caribbean
habitatType marsh
open water
shrubland
wet grassland
hasEcosystemService biodiversity conservation
flood control
waterfowl breeding habitat
hasIbaStatus Important Bird Area
ibaProgram BirdLife International Important Bird Areas program
linked to: Important Bird Area
isImportantFor migratory waterfowl
resident waterbirds
shorebirds
wading birds
knownFor birdwatching
rich birdlife
locatedIn Lajas Valley
municipality of Lajas
southwestern Puerto Rico
managingOrganization United States Fish and Wildlife Service
partOf Laguna Cartagena National Wildlife Refuge
protectedSince 1989
recreation birdwatching
nature photography
wildlife observation
supportsSpecies coots
egrets
grebes
herons
migratory ducks
raptors
shorebirds
threat agricultural runoff
invasive plant species
sedimentation
waterType freshwater

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