Antigua & Barbuda is a colourful mix of nature. From the bright colours of the many flowers, fruits and vegetables, the green vegetation of the rainforest, to the clear blue waters of the beaches with white and pink sand, the natural aspects of the islands are a beauty to behold. The typical vegetation consists of mahogany, giant bamboo, rubber trees, orchids.  Many of the flowers were imported from the colonizers and are flamboyant and bougainvillea, of different sizes and colours.  Lots of fruit trees were also introduced by foreigners and include coconut palms, papaya, mango, breadfruit tree, avocado, banana, guava.  Market Day is a vivid display of the local fresh fruits and vegetables in their wide range of colours including purple eggplants, brown ground provisions, pink sweet potatoes, red mangoes, yellow pumpkins and green papayas.

 

 

 

 

 

The islands are home to a combination of domestic and exotic animals. The lesser known exotic animals are the West Indian Whistling Duck and the Hermit Crab.  Over 140 variety of birds can be found on the islands. The yellow-breasted bananaquit is one of the most common, heron, Frigate Bird, which own a nature reserve in Barbuda, and Brown Pelican made their home in the numerous mangrove lagoons.

There are several mangrove environments providing a home and breeding ground for many of the smaller creatures of the animal kingdom.