Whistling Kite and the Rufous Night Heron

The Kombamerri's adopted symbol was the rufous night heron, a shy wading bird that hides in the mangroves by day, foraging only at night. Mangroves are only one of five habitats found on the island. Couran Cove today is home to many varieties of birds that lives in or visits its varied natural areas.

The resort wanted to make a point of harmonising with the local environment, so the local bird of prey, the whistling kite, was adopted as its corporate logo.

For many visitors, the whistling kite is the first glimpse they have of island life–not only because it's stamped on their receipt! Arriving by ferry from the mainland, guests can spot these birds of prey endlessly diving and gliding above the Broadwater.