Cardinal Sin: Looking This Good Should Be Illegal

Don’t let the name fool you — this striking redhead isn’t a true cardinal. Introduced to Hawaiʻi in the 1930s, the red-crested cardinal (Paroaria coronata) is originally from South America but has made itself right at home here. Often seen foraging on the ground or perched with major attitude, they’re a reminder that not all eye-catching wildlife in Hawaiʻi is native… but they still know how to work the camera.