#Native Birds

Signs of survival offer hope for Hawaiʻi’s most endangered native forest birds

An estimated 47,000 people engaged in bird-related education events during 2024, proclaimed by Gov. Josh Green as “Makahiki o nā Manu Nahele: The Year of the Forest Birds,” all with the goal of raising awareness about Hawaiian forest birds and their plight.

Artificial intelligence being used as tool to protect Hawai‘i’s native birds

Many of Hawaiʻi’s forest birds are facing extinction, and UH Hilo biology professor Patrick Hart is employing a mix of high-tech tools and Native Hawaiian traditions to support their remaining populations.

Conservationists hosting educational festival in Hilo to help Hawaiʻi’s declining native birds

The Hawaiʻi Island Festival of Birds will be a full-day of panels, presentations, cultural demonstrations, soundscapes and a fair all about native manu.

$40,000 HTA grant supports Hawai‘i Forest Institute sites on Big Island and O‘ahu

The funding from the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority benefits several sites on the Big Island and O‘ahu.

Hakalau Forest Refuge Offering Guided Tour on Earth Day

Guided tour through forest refuge on Apr. 18 explores pristine habitats and rare native birds.