Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Discover one of the most iconic birds of Hawaiʻi, the ʻIʻiwi, in this webinar that combines ornithology and art! Learn about this stunning bird and its honeycreeper family from Emma Shelly, American Bird Conservancy's Birds, Not Mosquitoes Outreach Manager. You'll learn facts about this unique and diverse bird family, including their behaviors, habitats, threats, and how ABC and partners are working tirelessly to conserve them — including using cutting-edge science to help protect endemic Hawaiian honeycreepers like the ʻIʻiwi.
Then, ABC Conservation and Justice Art Fellow Jon Ching teaches how to draw this inspiring bird, talks about his experiences as an ABC Fellow, and shares the beautiful works that have resulted from this powerful collaboration. During his time as Resident Artist, Jon has been creating pieces that highlight the remaining Hawaiian honeycreepers and explores their connections to culture, both past and present.
Presentations:
00:00:00 - Introduction by Jordan E. Rutter, Director of Communications, ABC
00:07:15 - Presentation on honeycreepers by Emma Shelly, Birds, Not Mosquitoes Outreach Manager, ABC
00:19:33 - Artwork showcase by Jon Ching, ABC Conservation and Justice Art Fellow
00:27:12 - ʻIʻiwi drawing tutorial
Find related resources: act.abcbirds.org/a/webinar-draw-iiwi-25
Discover one of the most iconic birds of Hawaiʻi, the ʻIʻiwi, in this webinar that combines ornithology and art! Learn about this stunning bird and its honeycreeper family from Emma Shelly, American Bird Conservancy's Birds, Not Mosquitoes Outreach Manager. You'll learn facts about this unique and diverse bird family, including their behaviors, habitats, threats, and how ABC and partners are working tirelessly to conserve them — including using cutting-edge science to help protect endemic Hawaiian honeycreepers like the ʻIʻiwi.
Then, ABC Conservation and Justice Art Fellow Jon Ching teaches how to draw this inspiring bird, talks about his experiences as an ABC Fellow, and shares the beautiful works that have resulted from this powerful collaboration. During his time as Resident Artist, Jon has been creating pieces that highlight the remaining Hawaiian honeycreepers and explores their connections to culture, both past and present.
Presentations:
00:00:00 - Introduction by Jordan E. Rutter, Director of Communications, ABC
00:07:15 - Presentation on honeycreepers by Emma Shelly, Birds, Not Mosquitoes Outreach Manager, ABC
00:19:33 - Artwork showcase by Jon Ching, ABC Conservation and Justice Art Fellow
00:27:12 - ʻIʻiwi drawing tutorial
Find related resources: act.abcbirds.org/a/webinar-draw-iiwi-25
