Big Island Iiwi Bird Montane ecosystem Copyright: Gerald Prickett License: Rights

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It must be low near the horizon

the Haleakala crater was home to the grandmother of the demigod Maui

Picture of a Sunburst over Alau Island on the Island of Maui

In the Hawaiian  hale means "house"

Big Island Iiwi Bird Montane ecosystem Copyright: Gerald Prickett License: RightsThe I'iwi or scarlet honeycreeper is a hummingbird niche of Hawaiian Honeycreeper. It is one of the most bountiful species of this family, many of which are endangered or extinct. The iiwi is a highly discernible symbol of Hawaii. Theiiwi is the third most common native land bird in the Extensive colonies of iiwi inhabit the islands of Hawaii, Maui and Kauai, with smaller colonies on Molokai'i and Oahu. Photographer: Christian Kahahawai Copyright: