Ciridops anna, Ula-ai-hawane

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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

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Anna Drepanididae Drepanidinae Fringillidae Hawaii Hawaiian Hawaiian Honeycreeper Honeycreeper Label North America Passeriformes Passerine Sauropsid Sauropsida Specimen Thraupidae Top View Tring

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This evocative photograph captures the enchanting beauty of the extinct Ciridops anna, also known as Ula-ai-hawane, a native honeycreeper of the Hawaiian Islands. The Ciridops anna was a small, brown passerine bird, belonging to the family Fringillidae and the order Passeriformes. It is believed to have been closely related to the Drepanidinae and Drepanididae families, which are endemic to Hawaii and include several other extinct and endangered honeycreeper species. The photograph was taken by renowned natural history photographer Harry Taylor in 2009, but the subject of the image is a specimen from a bygone era. The Ciridops anna became extinct in the late 1880s, a tragic loss to the diverse avian community of Hawaii. This studio shot offers a top view of the bird, revealing its distinctive brown plumage and finely textured feathers. The label on the bottom of the image reads "Ciridops anna, Ula-ai-hawane," providing a poignant reminder of the bird's Hawaiian name and heritage. As a sauropsid, the Ciridops anna shares a lineage with reptiles and birds, reflecting the evolutionary history of the avian class. The photograph serves as a testament to the captivating diversity of the natural world and the importance of preserving the memories of extinct species like the Ula-ai-hawane. This poignant image invites us to reflect on the delicate balance of ecosystems and the role we play in their conservation.

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