Today we have another batch of Hawaiian bird photos (part 3 of 4) taken by biologist John Avise. John’s captions are indented, and you can enlarge his photos by clicking on them.
Birds in Hawaii, Part 3
This week we again continue our photographic journey into native and introduced bird species that might be seen on a natural-history tour of the Hawaiian Islands.
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) (native to temperate North America and Eurasia, but introduced widely around the world), hen with duckling:
Laysan Duck pair (Anas laysanensis)(endemic to the Hawaiian Islands):
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) (native to North America), male:
Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) (native to North America):
Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata) (native to tropical Asia):
Pacific Golden Plover (Pluvialis fulva) (breeds in Alaska and Siberia, seen here on migration):
Pacific Golden Plover flying:
Red Junglefowl male (Gallus gallus) (native to South Asia, but domesticated and widely introduced):
Red Junglefowl hen:
Red Junglefowl chick:
Red-billed Tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus) (widespread in tropical oceans):
Red-billed Tropicbird flying:
The Junglefoul are everywhere on Kauai. Cute picture of the chick!
Gorgeous birds! I love Northern Cardinals and that one is just beautiful.
Although they all seem to be perfect looking specimens.
A wonderful series, thanks!
Perfection … and chickens!
Great photos and I didn’t expect to see a Mallard! Thanks.
The tail streamers on the Red-billed Tropicbird are cool looking.
Beautiful, thank you! The Red Tropicbird is such a stunner, and your two photos perfectly capture its unique looks.
Double-checked I saw these just now – looking forward to next Sunday!