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The Birds of Hawaii's Hakalau Forest

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Photo of birds of Hakalau Forest
Photo of birds of Hakalau Forest
Photo of birds of Hakalau Forest
Photo of birds of Hakalau Forest
Photo of birds of Hakalau Forest
Photo of birds of Hakalau Forest
Photo of birds of Hakalau Forest
Photo of birds of Hakalau Forest
Photo of birds of Hakalau Forest


Photo of 'Apapane

Two nectar feeding members of the honeycreeper family, the scarlet 'APAPANE and the orange-red I'IWI, abound in the forest canopy where 'ohi'a'lehua blossoms are plentiful.



Photo of i'iwi

The i'iwi, with its long orange bill, is easily distinguished from the 'apapane, which has a short, black bill and white feathers under the tail. When the i'iwi is present, its "squeaky hinge" call can be heard throughout the forest.


Photos: © Jack Jeffrey


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