@squidman22 . Yes, these "golden" i'o seem to be on west side of Big Island in Kona-area. Specifically, the Hienaloli drainage area directly above Kona. We have seen a number of these color variants, as you say, in the area just above Kona. There is indeed a wide range of "light phase" and "dark phase" i'o, ( in fact, we have one of each who are resident at the Sanctuary) but the very striking "golden" birds seem to be found in Kona area. I have photos of a few different, wild "golden" birds.
3rr u r a blessing to the island ..it means alot when you help our natives back to health. mahalo for nursing and freeing pueo o' waimea. thanks for looking out!
Yes.. there are i'o all over the Big Island. We are in Kona but have an i'o here that came from Honoka'a. Not sure what the newscaster/we said that was "wrong". Thanks for clearing up any confusion...as I said, there are indeed i'o in all districts on Big Island.
its 'Io not i'o
mb652 3 months ago
Guys...they said this color variety is found in the Kona region only. Of course there are all types of Io island wide.
squidman22 1 year ago
@squidman22 . Yes, these "golden" i'o seem to be on west side of Big Island in Kona-area. Specifically, the Hienaloli drainage area directly above Kona. We have seen a number of these color variants, as you say, in the area just above Kona. There is indeed a wide range of "light phase" and "dark phase" i'o, ( in fact, we have one of each who are resident at the Sanctuary) but the very striking "golden" birds seem to be found in Kona area. I have photos of a few different, wild "golden" birds.
DrNorm 1 year ago
3rr u r a blessing to the island ..it means alot when you help our natives back to health. mahalo for nursing and freeing pueo o' waimea. thanks for looking out!
yamaha26 1 year ago
Yes.. there are i'o all over the Big Island. We are in Kona but have an i'o here that came from Honoka'a. Not sure what the newscaster/we said that was "wrong". Thanks for clearing up any confusion...as I said, there are indeed i'o in all districts on Big Island.
DrNorm 1 year ago
This is wrong there are 'Io in the Hamakua District
775bango 1 year ago
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775bango 1 year ago
Hey! I wonder if this is the Hawk I caught on my video!!! Check out "Hawaiian Hawk" on Ali'i Drive. Tonya
ElementZDesigns 3 years ago