Pueo
The pueo is also known as the Hawaiian short-eared owl. They are most active during the day.
ʻIʻiwi scarlet honeycreeper
Hawaii has many species of honeycreeper, including the ‘i’wi, which uses its hooked beak to drink nectar.
Hawaiʻi ʻamakihi honeycreeper
Another member of the honeycreeper family, the amakihi is widespread in Hawaii.
Hawaiian hoary bat
This endangered species of bat only lives on Hawaiian islands. It is believed to be related to the North American Hoary Bat.
Pebbled butterflyfish
These fish feed on coral, worms, and tiny crustaceans. They’re endemic to Hawaii.
Orangemargin butterflyfish
These guys can be found in reefs deeper than 200 ft, but only in the vicinity of Hawaii.
Hawaiian monk seal
These cuties often live in the less inhabited islands of northern Hawaii, though they spend most of their time at sea. Their population has been declining, and if nothing changes, they could face extinction in the near future.
Hawaiian happy-face spider
These spiders feature a number of different patterns on their backs, but the best known looks like a widely grinning mouth. The spiders are only found on four Hawaiian islands: Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and Hawaii.
Nene
This species of goose is also Hawaii’s official state bird. They often prefer to live far from the water on black lava.
Hawaiian hawk
The bird was once a symbol of royalty in Hawaiian folklore. The hawks only breed on the Big Island, but have been spotted on other Hawaiian islands.
