The Hawaiian Amakihi is a variety of honeycreeper like the Apapane. It is one of Hawaii's indigenous bird species. These birds all derived from a single finch like ancestor over about 3 millions years, developing into a varied group of colorful birds that thrive on nectar and insects. The phenomenon is called adaptive radiation. Changes in environment can open up new challenges, environmental niches, and provide new and different resources. This leads living organisms present at the time to develop into a multitude of new forms. Now isn't that interesting! #ILoveScience #ILoveNature #ILoveWildlife #WildlifePhotography in #Hawaii #Nature on the #HawaiianIslands #HawaiiPacificParks #HiPacParks #HawaiiVolcanoesNationalPark #Honeycreepers #HawaiianHoneycreepers #Amakihi #birds #birding #Photooftheday #Picoftheday

Nene mate for life. As a result they are usually seen in pairs. When in groups they are most often seen in even numbers. So when they take to the air they usually do so in pairs. These two took off together, shadowing each other like soul mates. The evening sun cast shadows of their wings across their torsos. Nene, or Hawaiian geese, are the State bird of Hawaii. They are listed as threatened by the IUCN. Due to significant conservation and reintroduction programs over the last several decades their numbers are on the rise. #ILoveBirds #ILoveNature #ILoveWildlife #Wildlife in #Hawaii #Nene #HawaiianGoose #HawaiiPacificParks #HawaiiVolcanoNationalPark #HiPacParks