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Manu Koa
@manukoa.bsky.social
Red-Crested Cardinal! Lives in Hawaii with Kalena Pau.

Icon by Mary Mouse. Banner by ShruumPlumes.

He/Him.
Manu and Kalena head north to the Great White North itself, Canada! The two birds go ice skating at Nathan Phillips Square (City Hall) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ⛸️🇨🇦
December 11, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Kitchiki, thank you so much for drawing for me. I love all the artwork you've ever drawn -- Christmas or otherwise. The "Christmas in Times Square" artwork is exceptional. I love how you captured New York City. 🥰
December 10, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Here's a Christmas scene where Manu and Kalena welcome their dear striped hyena friend at the Honolulu International Airport in Hawaii. Manu and Kalena are so happy to celebrate the holidays with their dear friend Flyeen!
December 9, 2025 at 2:57 AM
In this artwork, the birds make their way north to enjoy Christmas in Vancouver, Canada. Here's an anthro-version of Manu Koa and Kalena Pau, finishing up their Christmas shopping at the Granville Island Public Market.

Art by the talented Relaxablefur.
December 8, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Manu and Kalena ride a cable car as they spend Christmas in San Francisco.

Kitchiki did an amazing job illustrating this artwork!

I love her comm advertisement on the front of the cable car! 😂😀
December 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
In celebration of @kitchiki.bsky.social being the Guest of Honour at Midwest FurFest 2025, here's a Christmas-themed art featuring Manu Koa giving Kitchiki a pineapple gift (fruit from Manu's homeland).
December 6, 2025 at 4:31 AM
With many of you flying into Chicago to attend MFF, I'm reminded of how beautiful the airports are decorated for the Christmas holidays. Here's a pic of Manu and Kalena moving through Toronto's Pearson International Airport during the festive season.
December 5, 2025 at 3:18 AM
The pandemic year (2020) was rough for many people. Countries closed down their borders and travelling was restricted. 2020 was a tough year. Nevertheless, Manu and Kalena managed to get out into the world. They spent Christmas in Seattle that year.
December 4, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Those European Christmas Markets are beautiful, aren't they? Manu and Kalena spend time picking up some last-minute holiday gifts for family and friends back home in Hawaii.

If only Kalena wasn't so giddy and excited to see what the Christmas Market had to offer. 😂
December 3, 2025 at 1:42 AM
I think that's a great idea! I always love seeing "pencil sketches" of artwork! They're like -- unfinished works of art which allows the viewer to imagine what the final image might look like.

I like to imagine the pencil sketches as being part of a story board process at an animated studio. 😀
December 2, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Art by the talented @mithmeoi.bsky.social.

A more detailed write-up is posted here.
December 2, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Manu Koa and Kalena Pau sing "New York Christmas" on 'The Today Show' with host, Greykitty.
December 2, 2025 at 2:00 AM
I really adore seeing your enthusiasm for this movie!

I hope those lynx characters bring you so much joy and excitement when you see the movie! Eeeee!

You are such an ambassador for your own species! 😍🥰😁
November 26, 2025 at 2:18 AM
My characters are normally birds. I did have a phase where I turned the birds into dragons! Here is Kalena Pau as a female dragoness. She loves gardening and planting flowers. Her favourite flower is the hibiscus. She is native to Hawaii. 😀
November 25, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Or! You should adopt an airline to be their airplane gremlin! 😁✈️
November 17, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Thinking about ideas for the annual Christmas-themed comms!

Made me think about my past comms and how they made me smile.

Thank you to ALL the artists who brightened up my world and enchanted me with your incredible artwork! ❤️
November 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Thank you for the chance! 🥰
November 5, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Eeeee! @zagiir.bsky.social! I'm so happy you've changed your icon to the Christmas/holiday season! Your dragoness looks GREAT wearing a Santa Claus hat! Eeeeee!

Enjoy celebrating the Christmas season early! Love your enthusiasm! 😍🥰😀🎅🎄❄️
November 5, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Here's some great baseball-themed art I've picked up over the years!

Art by:
@trishforstner.bsky.social
@nicnak044.bsky.social
@calicougar.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Listening to the Jurassic Park soundtrack and thinking of @remywolf.bsky.social and @tearexee.bsky.social.

Art by the wonderful @mithmeoi.bsky.social who always delights me with her fabulous artwork... and who brought Remy to tears when she first saw this beautiful art comm! 😍😭🦖
October 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Oh my! That's a hilarious dream! Idaho quarter thief! 😂
October 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Eeeee! I'm excited to submit a "sketch-page comm" for your consideration! I love the first artwork you've ever drawn for me! I can't believe this art piece is over 5 years old!!! It'd be a pleasure to work with you again on new avian artwork! 😍🐦
October 4, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Thank you for the opportunity! OC is attached!
September 21, 2025 at 2:13 AM
In Central Park (Jul 23), there were intricate bird artwork on the walls near the Bethesda Terrace.

Saw the Central Park horses pulling the carriages.

I also found the Balto statue! 😍
July 28, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Eeeeee! I found @peregrinelady.bsky.social at the American Museum of Natural History yesterday! 😁
July 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM