Hawaii Photo of the Day

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A Fact, A Truth, A Wonder

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 Red-crested cardinal

Also known as the Brazilian Cardinal, 

it was introduced 

to Hawaii circa 1930 

from South America.

This species belongs in 

the family of the tanagers. 

Scientific name: Paroaria coronata

Higher classification: Paroaria

Phylum: Chordata

Order: Passerine

Rank: Species

Family: Thraupidae

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 "If you don't mind throwing 

tennis balls for eternity, 
I do have an opening 

in doggie heaven. "

Angel at St. Peter's Gate, 

to a man seeking admittance

Frank and Ernest comic strip

"The first act of awe, 

when man was struck 

with the beauty or wonder 

of Nature, was the 

first spiritual experience."

                           Henryk Skolimowski   

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