A Original painted in 2011. This painting is just beautiful to me; it is one of my favorite originals.
The Nukupu'u (Fringillidae Hemignathus lucidus) is a close relative of the Akialoa (Fringillidae Hemignathus obscurus), and one of many extinct members of the family/genus Fringillidae Hemignathus.
From various websites: the Nukupu'u is believed to be extinct.
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