*8/31 - Hawaiian rail, Porzana sandwichensis (EX)
This year’s theme for Avian August is dedicated to the incredible birds of Hawaii! I’ve put together a list of mostly endemic species, plus a mix of iconic seabirds and forest birds, as well as a few extinct species, so there’s lots to learn, draw, and appreciate together.
✨How to join:
* Use the daily prompts as your guide to create bird art each day in August - or pick a few favorites and go at your own pace!
* Post your work anywhere you like and tag it with #Avian August or #Avian August 2025 so we can all find and share each other’s work.
Whether you’re here to learn, sketch, paint, or just admire - remember, as always, to take breaks, have fun, and let these beautiful Hawaiian birds inspire you. Thank you for joining! 🌈🐦🌴 I can’t wait to see all your beautiful art this year.
~*~
I’ve added the conservation status, just to be clear: vulnerable (VU), near threatened (NT), endangered (EN), least concern (LC), extinct (EX), critically endangered (CR).
I tried my best to be thorough, but if there are any mistakes I’ve made, please point them out. 💖






















