Barbuda
Antigua's sister island
Barbuda is a small island in the eastern Caribbean, part of the nation of Antigua and Barbuda.
The island is known for its frigate bird sanctuary and pink-sand beaches: Hurricane Irma devastated Barbuda in 2017.
Residents are called Barbudans.
Tropical seabird, steals prey
- pelicanPouch-throated waterbird
- tropicbirdStreamer-tailed marine flyer
- heronLong-legged waterside bird
- warblerSmall melodious bird
fallow deer · sea turtle · nesting · mangrove · endemic · conservation · rookery · habitat
Caribbean island nation
- West IndiesCaribbean island chain
- CaribbeanTropical Atlantic region
- AtlanticOcean bordering Europe
- archipelagoChain of scattered islands
coral reef · lagoon · low-lying · limestone · Highlands
Pale rose beach sediment
- shorelineLand-water boundary
- palm treesTropical plants with fronds
- unspoiledNot damaged or degraded
- pristinePure and untouched
turquoise · dunes · seashells · secluded · untouched · Caribbean Sea · white sand · coastal
Conservation-minded nature trips
- divingEntering water deliberately
- snorkelingSurface swimming with breathing tube
- sailingWind-propelled water travel
- kitesurfingBoard sport using power kite
fishing · guesthouses · day trips · boutique · luxury · exclusive · yacht · sport fishing
Fused language, stabilized
- colonialOf occupied territories
- slaveryOwnership of people
- commonsShared community resources
- communal landCollectively owned territory
independence · Arawaks · oral history · resilience · small population · tight-knit · fishing community · subsistence
Calendar year designation
- devastationSevere widespread destruction
- evacuationRemoval from danger
- rebuildingConstructing anew after destruction
- displacementRemoval from usual location
frigatebird
Tropical seabird, steals prey
- pelicanPouch-throated waterbird
- tropicbirdStreamer-tailed marine flyer
- heronLong-legged waterside bird
warbler · fallow deer · sea turtle · nesting · mangrove · endemic · conservation · rookery · habitat · marine life
Antigua
Caribbean island nation
- West IndiesCaribbean island chain
- CaribbeanTropical Atlantic region
- AtlanticOcean bordering Europe
archipelago · coral reef · lagoon · low-lying · limestone · Highlands
pink sand
Pale rose beach sediment
- shorelineLand-water boundary
- palm treesTropical plants with fronds
- unspoiledNot damaged or degraded
pristine · turquoise · dunes · seashells · secluded · untouched · Caribbean Sea · white sand · coastal
eco-tourism
Conservation-minded nature trips
- divingEntering water deliberately
- snorkelingSurface swimming with breathing tube
- sailingWind-propelled water travel
kitesurfing · fishing · guesthouses · day trips · boutique · luxury · exclusive · yacht · sport fishing · lobster
Creole
Fused language, stabilized
communal land · independence · Arawaks · oral history · resilience · small population · tight-knit · fishing community · subsistence
2017
Calendar year designation
- devastationSevere widespread destruction
- evacuationRemoval from danger
- rebuildingConstructing anew after destruction
displacement · recovery · destruction · resilience · storm surge