Tropicbirds, like the graceful koaʻe kea (white-tailed tropicbird), are skilled ocean hunters. With incredible speed and precision, they dive from the sky to snatch fish or squid—sometimes mid-air, without even touching the water. Though known as seabirds, they often nest inland in high cliffs and volcanic craters like Halemaʻumaʻu at Kīlauea on Hawaiʻi Island. Captured here in stunning flight by photographer Tom Kūaliʻi, their elegance is unmistakable. 🕊️🌊 @tomkualiiphotography Learn more about Hawaiian wildlife from our educational coloring books available at AdvanceWildlifeEducation.org #AdvanceWildlifeEducation #WildlifeBiology #Wildlife #WildlifeEducation #Tropicbirds #KoaeKea #HawaiiBirds #HawaiiLife #Science #Animals #WildlifePhotography #HawaiiPhotography #BirdPhotography