The Natural Reserve of the Islet of the Birds was established as Integral Natural Park in 1973. Located 8 km south of Luanda, occupies an area of 1.7 km². It is a small island that suffers periodic flooding, so the predominant type of vegetation are mangroves. The coldest months are July and August, with an average of 20 ° C. March is the hottest month with 27ºC. Rain on Average 54 days per year, a total of 449 mm. There are few mammals, but there are many types of migration, web-footed and wading birds.