Monday, May 5, 2014

Birds

The list of Hawaiian birds are substantial due to the sub tropical living conditions and the abundance of seed and fruit grown on the island. "Nene", The state bird of Hawaii is the world's rarest goose. This Hawaiian goose, which name comes from its soft call, evolved from the Canadian goose then flew to Hawaii once the islands were formed.

Some more Common birds on the all of the main islands include the "Japanese white-eye", "common Mynah", "Northern Cardinal" and many more.
The"Northern cardinal"
Came from eastern US to Hawaii in 1929, he is common to all main islands.



The "common Mynah" 
Introduced from India in 1895 to help control insects, also known as the "trash bird" because it will eat anything.

The "Japanese white-eye"
Introduced from Japan in the 1920s, nests are expected to cause havoc around peoples homes.

(http://www.funtrivia.com/en/subtopics/Backyard-Birds-of-Hawaii-272862.html)

The "Nene" 
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b5/Branta_sandvicensis_-Kilauea_Point_National_Wildlife_Refuge%2C_Hawaii%2C_USA-8.jpg/330px-Branta_sandvicensis_-Kilauea_Point_National_Wildlife_Refuge%2C_Hawaii%2C_USA-8.jpg

No comments:

Post a Comment