01-04-2007, 12:24 PM
Carrie, the bird you describe sounds like the Yellow-billed Cardinal. It's sorta like a Red-crested Cardinal without the crest, and it has a yellow bill. It's an introduced species, like the Red-crested Cardinal (aka Brazilian Cardinal) and the Northern Cardinal. The Yellow-billed is limited to the Big Island and, while it's mostly been on the Kona side, it has been spreading around to the east side. I've seen them at Whittington and Onekahakaha beach parks.
Nancy, it's good that you mentioned mold. If you use feeders, do be sure to clean them frequently. The mold could be detrimental to the birds.
Nancy, it's good that you mentioned mold. If you use feeders, do be sure to clean them frequently. The mold could be detrimental to the birds.