The exact color scheme is a bit of a compromise between several images, some with more white/light markings and area, others duskier. My compromise has the more contrasting head markings and lighter breast. The birds were native to only Wake Island in the mid-Pacific Ocean. During WWII, Japanese troops who occupied the island became isolated by the US Navy blockade and ate them all. Here are a couple picking through empty cartridge cases looking for little crawlies to eat.

First properly new work in way too long. More to come.