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Laysan Finch

Laysan Finch

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The Laysan Finch is an endemic Hawaiian honeycreeper found only on Laysan Island and a few nearby islets in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. It is a stout, yellowish-brown finch with a heavy bill, known for its opportunistic feeding.
Where to spot
Endemic to Laysan Island and occasionally translocated to a few other small islands in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Its habitat is low-lying scrub and open sandy areas.
How to spot
Observation is typically restricted. Historically, it is identified by its robust finch-like shape, brownish-yellow plumage, and heavy bill. Listen for its loud, chirping, and varied calls as it forages on the ground.
When to spot
A year-round resident. Observation is restricted to permitted research and conservation efforts due to its isolated and protected habitat.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Telespiza cantans-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Telespiza cantans.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Telespiza cantans -Laysan, Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, USA -three-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This resilient finch has adapted to consume a wide variety of food sources, from seeds and insects to seabird eggs, showcasing its remarkable adaptability to a harsh island environment.
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