A young ʻaukuʻu," or black-crowned night heron, hanging out near the lagoon. The ʻaukuʻu is a native of the Hawaiian Islands, known for its fishing technique of placing rice, bread, etc., on the shoreline and waiting for a fish. Adult ʻaukuʻu wear tuxedo like plumage. Canon EOS R7 and RF 100-400 5.6-8.0 IS USM |
An ʻaukuʻu, pretending to be a duck. Canon EOS R7 and RF 100-400 5.6-8.0 IS USM |
An ʻaukuʻu trying to impersonate a rooster. Canon EOS R7 and RF 100-400 5.6-8.0 IS USM |
Adult ʻaukuʻu showing off his profile. Canon EOS R7 and RF 100-400 5.6-8.0 IS USM |
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