'Iwa (Frigate Bird) Earrings (Sterling Silver)The `Iwa, Hawai`is largest bird, is known for being a master thief, able to snatch fish from smaller birds. Upon unifying Hawai`i, King Kamehameha was called Ka`iwaakloumoku, the `iwa that hooks the islands, as he fearlessly battled chiefs and took the Hawaiian Islands from them. The `Iwa is also known for its ability to fly great distances and is frequently mentioned in Hawaiian mo`olelo (stories) and `lelo no`eau (proverbs). The `Iwa is rarely seen.