Pál Varga: Crested Honeycreeper

Artist: Pal Varga
1937 -
Nationality: Hungarian
Artwork Year: 1998
Image Size: 12 by 14 inches
Overall Size: 14.75 by 16.75 inches
Medium: Water Color on Water Color Paper

From the family Drepanididae, the large and varied group of Hawaiian honeycreepers is commonly referred to as drepanidids. Denizens of tropical rainforests, these birds feed on the nectar of exotic flowering trees and shrubs native to Hawaii. The dense undergrowth of surrounding ferns provides sanctuary and protection from enemies. Most species of Hawaiian honeycreeper are brightly colored and have thin, down-curved bills they use to probe for nectar. These birds also consume fruit and insects. Hawaiian honeycreepers are noted for their red, black and white plumage, as well as their unusual songs of raspy, squeaky or whistled notes. They breed between December and July, and their nests are built on tree branches. Although the eggs are incubated by the female only, both parents are active in feeding the young. Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands of Maui and Molokai, the Crested Honeycreeper, or Palmeria dolei, is known locally as Akohekohe. One of the many species of Hawaiian honeycreepers, this boisterous tropical bird feeds on the nectar of tall, flowering trees, particularly ohia-lehua, a tree related to the myrtle. The Crested Honeycreeper is identified by its bushy crest, brilliant orange nape and white-tipped, fan-shaped tail. This bird's plumage is primarily black with streaks of red and gray. It is highly vocal, exhibiting whistles, slurs and raspy buzzing sounds.

This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover of the 32¢ Crested Honeycreeper stamp issued July 29, 1998.

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