Birds in Hawaii in February
Yes, February is a good month to see birds in Hawaii. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 12,530 of the 146,354 sightings logged across the year (8.6%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Good month for birds in Hawaii
8.6%
of yearly sightings
12,530
records in February
#6
busiest month of 12
146,354
verified records a year
January 9.7%, February 8.6%, March 11.2%. Busiest month is March at 11.2%.
146,354 verified observations of birds in Hawaii, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When birds are recorded in Hawaii
Peak month
March
16,338 records (11.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 14,259 | 9.7% |
| February | 12,530 | 8.6% |
| Marchpeak | 16,338 | 11.2% |
| April | 13,671 | 9.3% |
| May | 13,746 | 9.4% |
| June | 12,155 | 8.3% |
| July | 9,550 | 6.5% |
| August | 9,668 | 6.6% |
| September | 9,080 | 6.2% |
| October | 9,249 | 6.3% |
| November | 11,090 | 7.6% |
| Decemberpeak | 15,018 | 10.3% |
Birds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-crested Cardinal | 9,343 |
| Zebra Dove | 8,920 |
| Common Myna | 7,889 |
| Pacific Golden-Plover | 7,258 |
| Western Cattle-Egret | 6,356 |
| Red Junglefowl | 6,049 |
| Hawaiian Goose | 5,238 |
| Black-crowned Night Heron | 4,914 |
In Hawaii, February carries 8.6% of the year's birds sightings, about 0.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from January (9.7%) into February, and it heads toward March (11.2%) after. The busiest month is March (11.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The birds most often recorded in Hawaii are Red-crested Cardinal, Zebra Dove and Common Myna. Those counts are annual totals rather than a February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February itself.
Which birds you are most likely to see
- Red-crested Cardinal9,343 records
- Zebra Dove8,920 records
- Common Myna7,889 records
- Pacific Golden-Plover7,258 records
- Western Cattle-Egret6,356 records
- Red Junglefowl6,049 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see birds in Hawaii in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 12,530 of the 146,354 verified birds sightings logged in Hawaii across the year, which is 8.6% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see birds in Hawaii?+
February is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though March and December is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for birds in Hawaii?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, December and January, based on 146,354 verified observations.
Which birds are you most likely to see in Hawaii?+
The most-recorded species in Hawaii are Red-crested Cardinal, Zebra Dove and Common Myna, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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