CYPRUS

20c: this 2002 Europa issue shows stylized circus animals in whimsical colors

BAHAMAS

35c: this 2006 flora issue shows the capriciously named "Poor Man's Orchid"

AITUTAKI (Cook Is)

55c: this 1985 Audubon issue shows a painting of the Grey Kingbird among showy flowers

DOMINICA

2c, 65c: two values from a butterflies definitive set, showing the Gulf Fritillary and the Hanno Blue

CAYMANS

40c, $1: two recent fauna and flora issues show a showy orchid and the Cayman Parrot

Fr. POLYNESIA

30fr: this large format stamp shows pirogues off the coast of the isle of Raiatea, with a very clear slogan cancel showing an islander and a guitar

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

K1: this 2009 issue features an engage-ment dance and full ceremonial regalia from the Central Highlands

ST. VINCENT

20c: a lovely WWF issue showing the endemic St. Vincent Amazon Parrot, found only in the interior rainforests of the island

SRI LANKA

R5.oo: this gemstone issue features a cut and polished ruby. Sri Lankan mines have produced a wealth of precious stones including sapphires and rubies.

ST. LUCIA

5c: the endemic St. Lucia Parrot is featured as part of a 1976 definitive series showing local birds

ST. VINCENT & GRENADINES

10c: this marine life issue features the Rainbow Parrotfish

TUVALU

50c: this Royal Visit issue from 1982 shows the flag of Tuvalu and insets of the main islands that make up the country, including Funafuti, the capital

Br. VIRGIN Is.

25c: this birdlife issue features a migratory N. American species, the Worm-eating Warbler

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

$3.75: Trinidad has issued many stamp issues to celebrate its famed Carnival, and the lavish costumes that make it a unique Caribbean event

VANUATU

80v: The dramatic Lopevi Volcano, at 1413 meters, is located on an uninhabited island in Malampa Province.