Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps)
The Pied-billed Grebe, also known as the water grebe, is a small, brown waterbird found across much of North America. These expert divers inhabit freshwater …
Waterbirds
Baikal Teal (Sibirionetta formosa)
The Baikal teal is a small dabbling duck that breeds in eastern Russia and winters in East Asia. It is known for its striking appearance, …
Garganey (Spatula querquedula)
The Garganey is a small dabbling duck that breeds in much of Europe and across the Palearctic. It is known for its striking appearance, with …
Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera)
Welcome to the vibrant world of the Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera), a captivating waterfowl species that dazzles with its striking appearance and unique characteristics. Join …
The Hawaii State Bird: Nene History & Facts
Hawaii’s state bird, the Nene, is a unique and fascinating species that has captured the hearts of many visitors and residents alike. In this article, …
Gray-backed Tern (Onychoprio lunatus)
The Pฤkalakala, also known as the Gray-backed Tern or Spectacled Tern, is a seabird that is native to the U.S. state of Hawaii. This species …
Sooty Tern (Onychoprion fuscatus)
Sooty Tern is known as the “Ewa’ewa” in Hawaiian language. The term “tern” is used to describe a group of seabirds that are known for …
Christmas Shearwater (Puffinus nativitatis)
Christmas shearwater | image by Duncan via Flickrย |ย CC BY-SA 2.0 The Christmas Shearwater, also known as Puffinus nativitatis, is a small seabird that is known …
Wedge-tailed Shearwater (Ardenna pacifica)
The Wedge-tailed Shearwater, also known as the ‘ua’u kani, is a seabird species found in the U.S. state of Hawaii with an estimated population of …
Red-footed Booby (Sula sula)
The red-footed booby (Sula sula) is a seabird that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Pacific Oceans. In Hawaii, …