Day four is for 'Alae Ke'oke'o, or Hawaiian Coot, a small waterbird endemic to Hawai'i.

They are smaller than the American Coot, but the frontal shield above their bill is larger and more bulbous.

This year Avian August is themed around Hawaiian birds! Link to full list: https://bsky.app/profile/cookiedoves.bsky.social/post/3lthwuwbfyk2a

I struggled with how to draw them, I wanted to show their feet but there were also so many pictures of them just swimming, I went for a more chill/relaxed vibe for this piece. ♥

See the timelapse on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/I1Z0L8CxnO0

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