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Saffron Finch
Native to South America
...introduced to Hawaii in 1960's.
...introduced to Hawaii in 1960's.
Sicalis flaveola
(L 5.25")
Kona Airport
“Big” Island
20Feb2014
Hilo
“Big” Island
24Feb2014
Sicalis is Greek for small black-headed
bird mentioned by Epicharmus,
Aristotle, et al; flaveola is Latin for
golden-yellow.
bird mentioned by Epicharmus,
Aristotle, et al; flaveola is Latin for
golden-yellow.
© Jay McGowan
Macaulay
Library
Macaulay
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