The Red-billed Tropicbird Phaethon aethereus is present at certain locations throughout the Lesser Antilles. All of these, except 4639, were photographed from atop the Great Bird Island north of Antigua. The long streaking tail feathers contribute to the birds majestic beauty. A close-up shows the prominent red beak from which it derives its name. Photo 4639 was taken at the north end of St. Barts on the hiking trail leading to the Anse a Colombier beach.