The 'Elepao bird is endemic to Hawaii and is found on the islands Hawaii, Kauai and Oahu.
 
They sing their name  e-le-PAI-o
 
Their survival is partly because they are good foragers but they were considered good to eat and  3 day storm can destroy their nests.
 
Culturally this bird was considered a guardian sprit of canoe builders and they were useful in selecting a suitable Koa tree for a canoe hull.  If they landed on a tree and picked at it then it was not suitable because it was full of insects and holes.
 
We have scrimshawed and painted the 'Elepaio on vintage ivory "tail" piano keys.
 
black mount
cinnamon matt
gold frame, dark frame available

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