#‘alala
Pilot release program of Hawaiian crow in east Maui in the works
ʻAlalā, or Hawaiian crow, that was historically found on the Big Island now is extinct in the wild, but a pilot release program in East Maui may change that status.
Hawaiian hawk’s range and behaviors being studied on the Big Island
The Hawai’i State Division of Forestry and Wildlife and the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance are conducting simultaneous research on the Big Island to study the range and behaviors of the ‘io, also known as the Hawaiian hawk.
DLNR Releases ʻAlalā on Slopes of Mauna Loa
In September, seven additional ʻAlalā were released into the Puʻu Makaʻala Natural Area Reserve (NAR) on the windward slopes of Mauna Loa.
Invasive Species Laws Will Allow Private Property Access
The Hawaii Invasive Species Council is in the process of defining a list of “invasive species” which will allow the council to delegate private property access.
First Nesting Behavior of ‘Alalā, Almost 2 Years Post-Release
The Department of Land and Natural Resource reports that two ‘Alalā in the Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve have reached a new milestone.
UPDATE: Reintroduction Efforts of ‘Alalā
Catch up on the whereabouts of the ʻAlalā with Rachel Kingsley, the education and outreach associate for The ʻAlalā Project.
STUDY: Why ‘Alalā Eggs Fail to Hatch
Conservation geneticist Jolene Sutton at UH Hilo received a grant that will help discover why eggs have failed to hatch for two iconic endangered bird species.
5 More ʻAlalā Take Flight in Hawai‘i Island Forest
Researchers with The ʻAlalā Project released five more ‘alalā into the Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve.
Third Annual Hawai‘i Island Festival of Birds
The Third Annual Hawai‘i Island Festival of Birds will take place Sept. 14 through 17, headquartered at Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay.
Conservationists Begin Study to Analyze Vocalizations of ‘Alalā
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Resources reports that the eleven young ‘Alalā living in the Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve on the Island of Hawai‘i continue to thrive.
‘Alalā Thriving, More Releases Planned
The Hawai‘i (DLNR) announces that the 11 ‘Alalā released into a Hawai‘i Island Natural Area Reserve (NAR) last fall are thriving.
Endangered ‘Alalā Crows Released into Local Reserve
Efforts continue to reintroduce rare crow species to native forests on Hawai’i Island.
Next Group of ‘Alalā Preparing for Release
Despite the temporary setback, preparations are underway for the release of the next group of ‘alalā.
‘Alalā Moved Back Into Aviary After Losses
Although the birds had been observed doing well and eating from feeders placed in the area, three birds were found dead over the last week.
‘Alalā Preparing for Life in Hawaiian Forest
The five male birds living in an aviary at the Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve on Hawai‘i Island are adjusting well to their new environment…
