Iwa Bird is Native to Hawaii Only Huge wingspan (over 7 feet) The ʻIwa bird in Hawaiʻi is the Great frigatebird — one of the most striking seabirds in the Pacific. Rarely flaps its wings Rides thermals and trade winds effortlessly Can stay airborne for hours Agile and fast when chasing other birds It often soars high above cliffs and coastlines, barely moving its wings — just tilting and adjusting like a kite. In Hawaiian tradition, the ʻiwa symbolizes: Skill Cleverness Navigation and awareness Its silhouette against the sky is one of the most iconic shapes in Hawaiʻi. The Iwa Bird flies out into the Ocean for food but never lands. Iwa lives on the coast in the cliffs of the Mountains. JMV ART