The beautiful ceiba (Bombax ceiba L., Ceiba pentandra) or silk cotton tree is the giant of the Cuban forests; it often grows to a height of 100 to 150 ft.
A view showing the large silk cotton tree which stands behind the Post Office in the grassy square east of Parliament Street, Nassau.
Lesser whitethroat Sylvia curruca Common on the trip with many birds feeding on flowers of silk cotton tree.
