Day 6 of Avian August 2025, Birds of Hawaii, hosted by @cookiedoves: 'Apapane (Himatione sanguinea)
The ‘Apapane is the most abundant and widely distributed honeycreeper on the Hawaiian Islands. Their bright crimson color and flair for singing make them easy to spot, though their songs can vary from island to island.
Like their cousin, the ʻIʻiwi, their favorite food is nectar, usually provided by the flowers of the ʻŌhiʻa Lehua tree. The ʻApapane has a brush-tipped tongue—perfect for lapping up the sweet nectar.
*Plant featured is the native Hawaiian species, ʻōhiʻa lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha)













