The greater koa finch, an innocuous member of the

The greater koa finch, an innocuous member of the honeycreeper family, lurked shyly in the canopies of koa trees, but if someone imitated its song it would abandon its cover at once and fly down in a show of welcome.

📖 Bill Bryson

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🎂 December 8, 1951

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The greater koa finch, a benign species within the honeycreeper family, is typically found hiding among the leaves of koa trees. This bird tends to be shy and prefers the safety of the canopy, avoiding unnecessary exposure to predators or disturbances.

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