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So many birds; definitely like being in a jungle as it's very seldom silent.
Upper Middle: The Yellow-billed Cardinal, a bird native to South America, is common on the Big Island of Hawaii. It was introduced to Hawaii in the 1970s and has since established a population, especially on the leeward coast.
UR: Saffron finches are established on the Big Island. hey are not native to Hawaii, having been introduced from South America around 1965. The male saffron finch is a bright yellow with an orange crown, while the females and juveniles are more buff-colored with some yellow.
Middle middle and LR (the one outside my window off and on): Cattle egrets are common on the Big Island of Hawaii, particularly in areas with livestock or near wetlands. They were introduced to the island from Florida in 1959 to control flies on cattle. While they can help with fly control, they are also known to prey on the nests of native birds and pose other threats.
Middle left and Upper left: Zebra doves are common on the Big Island of Hawaii. They were introduced to the Hawaiian Islands in the 1920s and have since spread to all the main islands, including the Big Island. They are now a common sight, especially in populated areas.
This species breeds year-round and can have up to five broods a year. Both parents feed 'crop milk' to their chicks.
Middle right: Java sparrows are commonly found on the Big Island of Hawaii, especially in urban and agricultural areas. They were first introduced to Hawaii in the 1960s, initially on O'ahu, and later spread to other islands, including the Big Island. They are known for their seed-eating habits and can be both a pest to crops and a common sight at bird feeders.
Lower left: The black-crowned night heron, also known as the "auku'u" in Hawaiian. Although typically nocturnal, Hawaiian populations are diurnal.
Protection: Protected under the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Lower middle: Old World sparrows, specifically house sparrows, are present on the Big Island of Hawaii. They were introduced to Hawaii from New Zealand in the early 1870s. These birds are widely distributed and thrive in various habitats, including urban areas.
Upper Middle: The Yellow-billed Cardinal, a bird native to South America, is common on the Big Island of Hawaii. It was introduced to Hawaii in the 1970s and has since established a population, especially on the leeward coast.
UR: Saffron finches are established on the Big Island. hey are not native to Hawaii, having been introduced from South America around 1965. The male saffron finch is a bright yellow with an orange crown, while the females and juveniles are more buff-colored with some yellow.
Middle middle and LR (the one outside my window off and on): Cattle egrets are common on the Big Island of Hawaii, particularly in areas with livestock or near wetlands. They were introduced to the island from Florida in 1959 to control flies on cattle. While they can help with fly control, they are also known to prey on the nests of native birds and pose other threats.
Middle left and Upper left: Zebra doves are common on the Big Island of Hawaii. They were introduced to the Hawaiian Islands in the 1920s and have since spread to all the main islands, including the Big Island. They are now a common sight, especially in populated areas.
This species breeds year-round and can have up to five broods a year. Both parents feed 'crop milk' to their chicks.
Middle right: Java sparrows are commonly found on the Big Island of Hawaii, especially in urban and agricultural areas. They were first introduced to Hawaii in the 1960s, initially on O'ahu, and later spread to other islands, including the Big Island. They are known for their seed-eating habits and can be both a pest to crops and a common sight at bird feeders.
Lower left: The black-crowned night heron, also known as the "auku'u" in Hawaiian. Although typically nocturnal, Hawaiian populations are diurnal.
Protection: Protected under the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Lower middle: Old World sparrows, specifically house sparrows, are present on the Big Island of Hawaii. They were introduced to Hawaii from New Zealand in the early 1870s. These birds are widely distributed and thrive in various habitats, including urban areas.
May 15 2025