also, a letter in portuguese dating back to 1767 refers to cagarra island as ilha cagado.

the cagarras islands are abundant with beautiful flora and fauna.

fifty-one species of birds use the islands for food, rest or reproduction.

some of the more commonly seen include seagulls, boobies, hawks, owls, bem-te-vis, terns, cormorants, egrets, vultures and frigates.

with about 5,000 of the latter bird, the cagarras islands are second largest nesting area of frigates in latin america.