Honeycreeper Collection (page 2)

Purple Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes caeruleus) adult male, perched on twig, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, April

Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza) adult female, perched on twig, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, April

Akiapolaau, Hemignathus munroi flying

Rhodacanthis palmeri, greater koa finch
Photograph of the greater koa finch. This bird is now extinct. Photographed by Harry Taylor, 200

Rhodacanthis flaviceps, lesser koa-finch

Ciridops anna, Ula-ai-hawane
Photograph of the honeycreeper Ciridops anna. This bird, native to the Hawaiian island, became extinct in the 1880s. Photographed by Harry Taylor, 2009

Green Honeycreeper - female, Cloud Forest, Venezuela, South America
CAN-1596 Green HONEYCREEPER - female Cloud Forest, Venezuela. South America. Chlorophanes spiza John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Red Legged Honeycreeper, Cyanerpes cyaneu, Captive, Florida

South America, Panama, Panama Canal Zone. Close-up of red-legged honeycreeper bird on limb

Panama Canal, Gamboa Rainforest Reserve. Close-up of shining honeycreeper bird on limb

Shining Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes lucidus) adult male, feeding on berries, Costa Rica, february

Red-legged Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes cyaneus) adult male, perched on twig, Costa Rica, february

The Purple Honeycreeper, Cyanerpes caeruleus, is a small bird in the tanager family. It is found in the tropical New World from Colombia and Venezuela south to Brazil, and on Trinidad

Green Honeycreeper - female on branch - Asa Wright Centre - Trinidad
GET-1673 Green Honeycreeper - female on branch Asa Wright Centre - Trinidad Chlorophanes spiza spiza Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Purple Honeycreeper - male on branch with airplant - Asa Wright Centre - Trinidad
GET-1669 Purple Honeycreeper - male on branch with airplant Asa Wright Centre - Trinidad Cyanerpes caeruleus longirostris Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Purple Honeycreeper - female on branch - Asa Wright Centre - Trinidad
GET-1668 Purple Honeycreeper - female on branch Asa Wright Centre - Trinidad Cyanerpes caeruleus longirostris Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Male purple honeycreeper - on twig - Asa Wright Centre - Trinidad
GET-1643 Male purple honeycreeper - on twig Asa Wright Centre - Trinidad Cyanerpes caeruleus longirostris Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Male purple honeycreeper with Bananaquit (Coereba flaveola luteola) - on twigs with air plants - Asa Wright Centre
GET-1642 Male purple honeycreeper with Bananaquit (Coereba flaveola luteola) - on twigs with air plants Asa Wright Centre - Trinidad Cyanerpes caeruleus longirostris Geoff Trinder Please note that

Female purple honeycreeper - on branch - Asa Wright Centre - Trinidad
GET-1641 Female purple honeycreeper - on branch Asa Wright Centre - Trinidad Cyanerpes caeruleus longirostris Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Purple Honeycreeper - Male Asa Wright Centre Trinidad BI005696
COS-1383 Purple Honeycreeper - Male Asa Wright Centre, Trinidad Cyanerpes caeruleus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red Legged Honeycreeper - West Indies
PM-10109 Red Legged Honeycreeper West Indies Cyanerpes cyaneus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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The honeycreeper family is a diverse group of birds known for their unique and specialized beaks. In a series of stunning illustrations, we get a glimpse into the fascinating world of these colorful creatures. First up is the Akaipolaau, with its distinctive curved bill that ends in a sharp point. This tool allows it to pry insects from tree bark, showcasing its impressive feeding technique. Next, we have the Liwi, also known as the Maui parrotbill. Its robust beak is perfectly adapted for cracking open tough seeds and extracting their nutritious contents. Moving on to the Apapane, we are greeted by its slender yet slightly curved bill. This nectar-loving honeycreeper plays an important role in pollination as it sips sweet nectar from flowers using its specialized beak. In contrast to the delicate Apapane, we encounter Kona - a striking yellow-legged honeycreeper native to South America. Its strong and sturdy beak hints at its omnivorous diet which includes fruits and insects. As our journey continues, we come across two male Red-legged honeycreepers perched on barbed wire in Costa Rica. Their vibrant plumage stands out against this unexpected backdrop while their hooked bills serve them well when foraging for food. Venturing further into South America, we discover Psittirostra psittacea - both male and female specimens of this critically endangered species are depicted side by side. These beautiful birds possess long decurved bills that allow them to access hidden flower parts or extract insect larvae from tree crevices. Our attention then turns towards Ou - another critically endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper with an intriguingly shaped bill designed for probing flowers in search of nectar or capturing small insects hiding within foliage. A captivating image showcases not only the Red-legged honeycreeper but also its purple counterpart sharing space on a branch – nature's artistry at its finest.