Fun Facts

How much does an Antillean Crested Hummingbird weigh? Antillean crested hummingbirds weigh around 0.14 oz (4 g).

The Many Names Of Fort Willem Fort Trigge (English) – 1801-1802 Fort Gelderland (Dutch) – 1802-1806 Fort Louis Napoleon (French)

St. Maarten’s National Symbols St. Maarten has proudly embraced the Pelican as its national bird and the Orange Sage as

Simpson Bay: Named After Admiral Simpson Simpson Bay, a prominent area on St. Maarten, was named after Admiral John Simpson,

How big is the Brown Pelican? Adult birds can be huge, measuring 39,4 to 53,9 in (1m -1,37m) in length

What is the conservation status of the Brown Pelican? Brown Pelicans are not endangered, but more likely their number is

Are hummingbirds an endangered species? Because people often set up ready habitats for them around their homes and gardens, this

Did you know? Hermit Crabs Hermits crabs do not grow their shells, they steal them from other hermits and snails

Did you know? The Brown Pelican is the emblem national bird of St. Martin!