DOMINICA

90c: this lovely WWF birds issue shows the endemic Red-necked Amazon Parrot, native to the rugged forests of Dominica's national parks

COOK Is.

40c: this issue features a Lampides spp., from a butterfly definitive series

KIRIBATI

25c: this waterbird issue features the Wandering Whistling Duck with a clutch of hatchlings

INDONESIA

R2500: this 2006 souvenir sheet shows recently discovered species from Irian Jaya province (western New Guinea)

MONTSERRAT

$4: this large format issue shows a computer-generated image of a sighting of Halley's Comet in 1910

HAITI

10G: this large format issue celebrates the 50th anniv. of UNICEF with an urban art mosaic

FIJI

25c: this WWF issue shows the endemic Long-legged Warbler or Thicket-bird, a species found in old growth montane forest on the islands of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu

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.

WALLIS & FUTUNA

60fr: this striking 2005 island butterfly issue shows a Danaus spp.

ST. LUCIA

$2.50: this 2009 scenery issue shows the Roseau Dam and forest watershed, and celebrates St. Lucia's 30th anniv. of indepen-dence from Great Britian