I asked AI for a helping hand, it came up with Saffron Finch, Here’s why:
- Overall yellow color: The bird is predominantly yellow, which is a key characteristic of the Saffron Finch.
- Orange on the face: Note the orange forehead and lores (the area between the eye and beak).
- Greenish tinge on the back: Saffron Finches often have an olive-greenish wash on their back and wings.
- Location: Saffron Finches are common in Hawaii, where you took the photo. They are an introduced species, originally from South America.
While it’s possible it could be a similar species like a Yellow Warbler, the orange on the face and the location make the Saffron Finch the most likely identification.
