The contrast of the red and black plumage with surrounding green foliage makes the ʻiʻiwi one of Hawaiʻi's most easily seen native birds. Younger birds have golden plumage with more spots …

The ʻIʻiwi (Drepanis coccinea), also known as the Scarlet Honeycreeper, is a small bird species that is native to the Hawaiian Islands. Endemic to Hawaii, the ʻIʻiwi is a beloved sight among …

The ‘i‘iwi is one of the most beautiful of the extant Hawaiian honeycreepers (Family: Fringillidae). Both males and females are vermillion red, with a black tail and wings, and a long, decurved …

Hawaiians treasure the ʻIʻiwi, but this signature island bird is becoming scarce. Like many other native species, such as the Maui Parrotbill and the Palila, it has disappeared from most of its …

Very rare on Oahu and Molokai. The brilliant crimson color and long, curved salmon-colored bill are diagnostic. Juveniles are mottled green, yellow, and orange. Very active and boisterous in …

The ʻiʻiwi is the third most common native land bird in the Hawaiian Islands. Animal name origin Linguists derive the Hawaiian language word ʻiʻiwi from Proto-Nuclear-Polynesian *kiwi , which …

Iiwi are medium-sized forest birds (total body length is approximately 14 centimeters (cm) (5.5 inches (in)) with bright scarlet feathers, black wings and tail, and a small white patch on the …

The spectacular ʻiʻiwi is an icon of the Hawaiian forest. With its distinctive long curved salmon bill, red feathers, and black wings, they are only 5 ½-inches long. Spot them flitting atop the trees, …

Feb 13, 2025 · Iiwi birds are native honeycreepers that represent Hawaii’s diverse ecosystem through their beautiful scarlet bodies. They have bright red feathers, a curved bill, and …

Sep 20, 2017 · The 'I'iwi, or Scarlet Honeycreeper, was once among the most common birds in Hawaii. Its lipstick-red plumage brightened all of the archipelago’s major islands, and its …