Funny to see how many non-native species predominate here in Honolulu. I saw my first pair of Northern Cardinals here yesterday in Kapiolani Park, on the east end of Waikiki, ironic as this is the state bird of no fewer than SEVEN states, all of them east of the Mississipi. The Red-crested Cardinal seems quite common; it's originally from Brazil, I understand. And, that doesn't even start to consider the Common Myna, Java Spara, Bulbuls, Cattle Egrets, etc. Birds that are native to Hawaii so far have been in the minority.
So, basic birding on Oahu seems to be a clearcut case of avian aliens in paradise!
Alan Birnbaum
temporarily in Honolulu, HI
So, basic birding on Oahu seems to be a clearcut case of avian aliens in paradise!
Alan Birnbaum
temporarily in Honolulu, HI
