Birds of Hawaii
63Nene is Hawaii's State Bird
The Nene has endured a long struggle against extinction. During the 1940s, this beautiful species was almost wiped out by laws which allowed the birds to be hunted during their winter breeding seasons when the birds were the most vulnerable.
By 1957, when the Nene was named as Hawaii's State Bird, rescue efforts were underway
Nene is Hawaii's State Bird
Hawaii Bird Guide
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Vestiaria coccinea
Hawaiian Honeycreeper
Hawaiian Iiwi
The scarlet 'i'iwi (ee-EE-vee) is one of the most beautiful birds in Hawai'i. It uses its long, sickle-shaped beak to probe for nectar in native lobeliad flowers and 'ohi'a blossoms. It also feeds on insects and larvae.
The Hawaiian Honeycreepers are typified by nectar feeding, their bright colouration and canary-like songs. The most important defining fact for Hawaiian honeycr
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Links to Birding the World
- Birding the World
This page is part of the Birding the World series. - Birding in Hawaii with Grandma
Birdwatching in Hawaii will enhance your visit to Hawaii. - World Bird Book Store
Outstanding recently published bird books. The book will therefore be of interest to evolutionary biologists and ecologists as well as professional ornithologists and amateur bird watchers.
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I love Hawaiian birds. I hiked there a long time ago and inside the crater when we came out of out tent we were surrounded by two families of nene geese. Now that was well worth the trip! Like your hub too.
I like this hub about birds in Hawaii, there are some amazings birds on these islands
Malc
I would really love to see Hawaiian Honeycreepers! The name alone makes me smile
Take the time to watch this incredible important Bird video
birdsdude 4 years ago
Beautiful hub this one. The nene it's a spectacular bird, love it. Thanks for sharing armchair birder