[splatbass]

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[ssheipel]

Gorgeous bird; new to me. Nice shot.

 

[Larry S]

Beautiful bird!, Not familiar with this species

 

[splatbass]

Beautiful bird!, Not familiar with this species

They are native to South America, but have been introduced in Hawaii. They aren’t actually cardinals, but commonly called that because they resemble the red crested cardinal also from South America that is the same color pattern, but with a crest. They’re actually in the tanager family.

 

[Larry S]

They are native to South America, but have been introduced in Hawaii. They aren’t actually cardinals, but commonly called that because they resemble the red crested cardinal also from South America that is the same color pattern, but with a crest. They’re actually in the tanager family.

Interesting….. I thought many island groups were very reluctant to introduce any non-indigenous species. Still, beautiful bird!..

 

[Woodyg3]

These little guys are bold. We had them fly into our condo and pick crumbs off the table once when we left the sliding door open. LOL. Very nice picture!

 

[Rassie]

Very nice. And a really pretty bird.

 

[splatbass]

Interesting….. I thought many island groups were very reluctant to introduce any non-indigenous species. Still, beautiful bird!..

A lot were brought to Hawaii decades ago before people understood how bad it is.

 

[MorganP]

Very nice.