Phonetically: Ah-oo-koo-oo
Or, if you prefer: Black Crowned Night Heron.
'Auku'u
When trying to say ‘Auku’u, the first syllable /Au/ should be prounounced Ow (as in ouch) then oo, all blended together. Think “kid whine,” OWoo!” OWoo-koo-oo. Congrats, you have a new Hawaiian word.
Btw, you’re going to want to click on this fella and make him bigger.
Quilly is the pseudonym of Charlene L. Amsden, who lives in the Pacific Northwest. When she is not doing book reviews or creating curriculum literature units, she is working on writing the next great American novel. You may visit her writing blog at http://charlene-amsden.com. Quilly is the pseudonym of Charlene L. Amsden, who lives in the Pacific Northwest. When she is not doing book reviews or creating curriculum literature units, she is working on writing the next great American novel. You may visit her writing blog at http://charlene-amsden.com. 
I love the way he is standing. His coloring is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful crisp clear shot again.
I am learning Hawaiian!
It looks like a lost baby !
Your series of bird pictures have been so enjoyable this week.
You even photograph pronunciation clearly.
I made him bigger and he looked even more gorgeous, if that’s at all possible!
Thanks to OC for his knowledge and to you for passing it on to me!! I loved that cottongrass
It’s the softest “green” thing I have ever touched.
Ouookoooo… I think I’ve GOT it! By george, I’ve GOT it! That bird has a little gleem in his eye… I bet he’s a rascal!
Ella will be fully trained on kite flying by the time she reaches Hawaii! But it definitely helped that I bought one labeled EASY FLYER!!! LOL! With the ocean breeze we had it up in less than a minute – and up it stayed until I said Down Girl!
He’s lovely alright, and very elegant the way he stands straight up.
He’s actually kinda scary looking up close… that crown is pretty neo-Goth or something.
And I think that’s my favorite of the series so far too. (my series I mean) thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for share beauty and culture.
Great shots.
I back.
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Luiz Ramos
That is such a fun word and that bird looks like every retired gentleman I’ve seen examining the creek for possible fishing.
OHooooo, I love this Heron… we have white ones that come behind my house and hunt for fish in the return flow of water out to the cove.. I love to see these big birds fly with their wing span… thanks fro sharing.. Baba
I don’t care how you pronounce its name. Its one cute bird.
Quilly,
I am so sorry.
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Luiz Ramos
From Rio de Janeiro – Brazil
September 19,2008
Yeah, I’m going with the Black Crowned Night Heron. In fact, I’ll probably just go with Heron. Maybe even something as simple as “Bird”.
Hey quilly, how’re you doing? I love your Auku’u!
He has quite a little stance there doesn’t he!
Cute.
What a fantastic deal!! I get to enjoy a gorgeous photo of absolute beauty… and learn Hawaiian too. Too cool!!