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Forest Restoration and Native Avian Species in Hawai'i
Adaptive Radiation in the Hawaiian Islands
Hawaiian Honeycreepers
More than 50 culturally signficant species once inhabited the islands- now only 17 remain
An Ancient Partnership
Hawaiian plants coevolved with the birds and rely on them for pollination and seed dispersal
Co-evolution of Birds and Plants
Ongoing Threats
- Non-native Predators
- Cats, rats, mongoose
- Non-native Mosquitoes
- Avian malaria and pox
- Ungulates
- Pigs, deer, goats, cattle
- Invasive plants and pests
- Weeds, insects
- "Stagnant" native forests
- No seed dispersal
Threats
Efforts in Hawai'i
Current Projects
- Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project
- Kauai Forest Bird Recovery Project
- Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project
- Birds not Mosquitoes
- Pacific Rim Conservation
- National Parks
- The 'Alala Project
- State and Federal Work
- Invasive Species Committees
- Watershed Partnerships
- University of Hawai'i
Potential Research
- Exploring populations of avian species in restoration areas
- Seed dispersal studies with native and non-native avian species
- Potential translocation of native thrush or crow
- Developing reforestation strategies and plans considering Hawaiian birds and their habitat needs/contributions
- Success of avian seed dispersal vs outplanting
- Analysis of avian diets on native Hawaiian plant species
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