Gynandromorphism has been previously recorded in birds, insects, crustaceans, and other organisms, but remains exceedingly rare and enveloped in mystery. The green honeycreeper spotted by Spencer ...
A high-tech mission to save critically endangered forest birds takes flight at Haleakalā National Park. Honeycreepers were once a familiar sight throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Decked out in ...
With its fiery-red body, quick black wings, and long, curved, salmon-colored bill, the 'i'iwi — or scarlet Hawaiian honeycreeper — is one of the most recognizable birds of Hawaii. But although it was ...
Introduced mosquitoes and the diseases they carry are primary causes of the loss of all these birds. An ‘i‘iwi, or scarlet honeycreeper. Credit: Ludovic Hirliman. Image is available for media use. The ...