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Kauai endemics (1 Viewer)
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DarkFireFalcon
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1 and 3 look pretty good. I'm not positive on 2, that could be another Anianiau, the Amakihi should have a bit longer bill, and dark lores.
lewis20126
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I agree on all counts including not being quite sure about #2.
Hawaii forest birding is indeed tricky, since the birds tend to be high up. It also takes time to learn all the 'apapane's calls so you can ignore them!
This is, of course, a good problem to have.
guy_incognito
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Thanks all for the input. I thought the lores on #2 were darkish; more than I thought for Anianiau, but not sure about Amakihi.
Would views of the vent and undertail coverts help, because that is all I got of the bird in other pics.
Would views of the vent and undertail coverts help, because that is all I got of the bird in other pics.
bkrownd
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I'd expect 2 is 'anianiau. On my island at least, a bright yellow male 'amakihi should also have dark black lores and a dark bill that really offset the bright yellow breeding plumage. I have no experience with 'anianiau, but that bird pretty much matches the offerings on google images.
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guy_incognito
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I'm willing to accept #2 as an Anianiau.
Went back today and got pics of a definite Kauai Amakihi, more Anianiau, and best of all, an Iiwi!
Went back today and got pics of a definite Kauai Amakihi, more Anianiau, and best of all, an Iiwi!
DarkFireFalcon
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Wow, Iiw'i are getting uncommon on Kaua'i, glad to hear they are still around!
