Hawaii Amakihi feeding

An Hawaii Amakihi feeds on a mamane flower

I saw this endemic Hawaii Amakihi on the slopes of Mauna Kea, feeding at Mamane flowers. The Hawaii in the name refers, not to the state, but to the island of Hawaii, otherwise known as the Big Island. There are different species on Oahu, Maui, and Kauai.

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bushboy June 21, 2023 at 3:23 pm

The colour hues are lovely 🙂

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1. Graham Post authorJune 21, 2023 at 5:12 pm
  
  It’s a pretty bird. I think this might be a juvenile as they’re usually a bit more yellow.
  
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kzmcb June 21, 2023 at 12:34 pm

It looks like a softly tinted sparrow. Great shot, Graham.

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1. Graham Post authorJune 21, 2023 at 5:11 pm
  
  Thanks, Karen. This is the most frequently seen of the local honeycreepers.
  
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Terri Webster Schrandt June 21, 2023 at 6:12 am

A pretty bird, Graham! Lovely flowers, too 🙂

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1. Graham Post authorJune 21, 2023 at 5:10 pm
  
  Thanks Terri. They’re often more yellow than this. I suspect this is a juvenile.
  
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