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Beach Spider Lily (Hymenocallis littoralis) in Pago Pago, American Samoa
According to the AI I checked with, Here’s why: While other plants like Crinum asiaticum (also known as spider lily) share some similarities, the narrow petals and overall form point more definitively towards Hymenocallis littoralis.
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Nene Geese, also known as Hawaiian Geese (Branta sandvicensis) in Hilo Hawaii at Liliuokalani Garden
According to the wonderful AI that helped me identify the animals in my photographs: They are endemic to the Hawaiian islands, meaning they are found nowhere else in the world. They are a type of goose with a distinctive black face and head, with buff cheeks and a striped neck. They are the rarest goose…
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Japanese White-eye (Zosterops japonicus) in Hilo Hawaii
According to the AI I consulted, Here’s how I identified it: While other white-eye species exist in Hawaii, the Japanese White-eye is the most widespread and abundant.
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Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) in Hilo Hawaii
Admittedly this is not a great photo, but I just barely managed to capture this one shot, so I’m grateful for what I got of this bird while he was in a tree up above me. According to the infamous AI that helped me identify the bird: While they are not native to Hawaii, they…
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Saffron Finch (Sicalis flaveola) in Hilo Hawaii
I asked AI for a helping hand, it came up with Saffron Finch, Here’s why: 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.
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Red-crested Cardinal (Paroaria coronata) – Honolulu, Hawaii
It’s easily identified by its striking red head, crest, and upper breast, contrasting with its gray body. They are native to South America but have been introduced to other areas like Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Interestingly, at the same time I got a fun shot of a pair of cardinals. Per AI: It’s interesting to…
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The vibrant red flower in your photograph from Nawiliwili, Hawaii is likely the wiliwili (Erythrina sandwicensis)
That may be one of the most exciting things AI has ever told me… to think, I accidentally took a picture of the plant/flower Nawiliwili might get its name from! How cool is that! I saw these red flowers in the distance as I was about to leave Nawiliwili Park and head back to the…
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Nawiliwili Lighthouse – 2024
Here’s what I got when I asked AI to help identify the lighthouse in my photo and tell me about it: The lighthouse in your photograph is the Nawiliwili Lighthouse, located in Nawiliwili Bay on the island of Kaua’i, Hawaii. Here are some key details about it: