BIRDS
African Gray Parrot (08-11)
18” x 14”
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This African Gray Parrot is named “Flip”, and Flip likes a good Merlot, fresh grapes, and Monet’s Water Lillies.
Shama Thrush (12-01)
18” x 14”
$500
The White-Rumped Shama was introduced to Oahu from Southeast Asia in 1940. Shamas are seldom seen in the urban areas of Honolulu, though they are common in the bamboo forests of the nearby Ko’olau Mountains. They are more often heard than seen. Shamas are probably the most melodious songbirds in Hawaii. Shamas are related to the North American Robin Red Breast – both are members of the Thrush family of birds.
Java Sparrow (10-03)
14” x 18”
$500
Java Sparrows were first introduced to Hawaii in 1867 and then again in the 1960’s in greater numbers to help with mosquito control. Java Sparrows are now common throughout Hawaii, especially Oahu. So are mosquitos. Java Sparrows are endangered in their native Indonesia because rice farmers have been trying to exterminate them for decades, and they have almost succeeded. Java Sparrows are common cage birds in China and Japan.
Rose-Ringed Parakeets in Poinciana Tree (11-06)
14” x 18”
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Rose-Ringed Parakeets are an escaped cage bird that is now well established on several Hawaiian Islands, and they are considered an invasive species. Originally from Africa and India, they are now found in many tropical locations. They are ubiquitous in urban Honolulu and can always be seen in the high treetops on the Iolani Palace grounds. I have never seen a Rose-Ringed Parakeet on the ground.
Poinciana Trees, also called Flame Trees, are originally from Madagascar though they are now common in most tropical locations. They thrive in Hawaii. Their bright orange blossoms increase throughout the summer as the trees gradually change from green to orange.