Island Life: 02-13-19

A saffron finch puffs up against the wind. Finches were first introduced to the Hawaiian Islands in the 1880s. (Jerry Slusser/Community contributor)
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A saffron finch puffs up against the wind. Finches were first introduced to the Hawaiian Islands in the 1880s. (Jerry Slusser/Community Contributor)

 

Editor’s note: This caption has been corrected thanks to updated information on the species from Cindy Whitehawk.