Native Birds

Scientists Rob Fleischer and Michael Campana of the Smithsonian Institution unlock the ‘ancient DNA’ of the extinct Lānaʻi hookbill.

Gov. Josh Green shares information about another potential tropical storm, and why hurricane season isn’t over; HPR presents Homeroom Hawaiʻi, a segment that shares the stories of students and staff across Hawaiʻi’s schools.

Local wildlife experts are asking people to keep an eye out for injured seabirds after this weekend’s storm.

An unexplained illness is killing native honeycreepers in Maui Bird Conservation Center in Makawao. An investigation into the cause is underway.

Local game designers, in collaboration with the Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project, unveil “E Lele!,” a crowdfunded card game that raises awareness of Hawaiʻi’s seabirds.

Sen. Karl Rhoads, longtime chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, reflects on his career in the State Legislature; Vicky Durand and Indrajit Gunasekara, of the Koali Niu Coconut Gene Bank, share how the nonprofit preserves and protects the native coconuts of Hāna Maui.

Animal conservation scientists Dr. Lisa “Cali” Crampton and Justin Hite sound the alarm on the recent staggering decline of Kauaʻi’s native bird populations.

Ken Quintanilla, executive director of the Guam Red Cross, delivers recovery updates after Super Typhoon Bavi; animal researchers Dr. Lisa "Cali" Crampton and Justin Hite raise awareness about the decline of Kauaʻi's native birds.

Hawaiʻi’s state bird, the endangered nēnē, is returning to Moloka’i. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol learned about the conservation efforts making their recovery possible.

Rich Downes, of Hui Manu-o-Kū, and Keith Swindle, of Hawaiʻi Audubon Society, talk about all things manu-o-Kū and a festival honoring the city's official bird.