Kona Grosbeak
Kona Grosbeak
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The Kona Grosbeak was an extinct Hawaiian honeycreeper, once found on Hawaii Island. It was a large, heavy-billed finch with olive-green plumage, known for its specialized diet of native tree seeds.
Where to spot
Historically endemic to the dry and mesic forests on the slopes of Hualālai and Mauna Loa on Hawaii Island.
How to spot
Observation is no longer possible. Historical records describe it as a relatively sluggish bird, typically found feeding silently in naio trees, identified by its large size, olive-green color, and enormous bill.
When to spot
Last observed in 1894 and is considered extinct. It is no longer observable.
Where to spot
Historically endemic to the dry and mesic forests on the slopes of Hualālai and Mauna Loa on Hawaii Island.
How to spot
Observation is no longer possible. Historical records describe it as a relatively sluggish bird, typically found feeding silently in naio trees, identified by its large size, olive-green color, and enormous bill.
When to spot
Last observed in 1894 and is considered extinct. It is no longer observable.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its massive, parrot-like bill was specifically adapted for crushing the hard seeds of the naio tree, which formed the bulk of its diet.
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