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Island Conservation
In its fourth year, the ʻAlalā Project has had a number of setbacks, but overall conservationists are optimistic for the future of the species. ʻAlalā (Hawaiian Crows) are considered a sacred species in Hawaiian culture and regarded as family or spiritual guardians, but since 2002 this keystone species has been missing from its native ecosystem. They were […]
Researchers discover a new sign of hope as wild ‘Alalā begin to nest, but concerns over future habitat in the face of Rapid ʻŌhi‘a Death looms. For almost twenty years, the ʻAlalā or Hawaiian Crow has been considered extinct-in-the-wild after their population declined due to the threat of invasive species. However, conservationists refused to let […]
New research finds island birds have larger brains than their mainland counterparts and attributes it to evolution on islands. Which came first: big-brained birds that ultimately settled on islands or did birds that populated islands develop bigger brains? Researchers think they might have the answer. Although scientists have long understood that island birds have larger brains and […]
After the release of ‘Alalā into their native Hawaiian habitat, researchers are beginning to notice increased vocalization. ‘Alalā, also known as Hawaiian Crows, had been considered Extinct-in-the-wild since 2002 with only captive populations left on Earth providing hope for the species’ survival. After decades of conservation, 11 ‘Alalā now fly free in the Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve, […]
Efforts to restore wild ‘Alalā (Hawaiian Crow) populations in Hawai’i seem to be working—eleven individuals released in Fall 2017 are thriving. Last fall conservationists held their breath as they released eleven Hawaiian Crows (‘Alalā) into Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve as part of the ‘Alalā Project. Today you can still hear their synchronized caws; these […]
At-risk species on the road to recovery have reached important conservation milestones in 2017. Here are just a few of the conservation successes to celebrate this year. By: Emily Heber Hawaiian Crows Fly Free After a 15-year absence from the wild, conservationists have successfully released 11 Hawaiian Crows, also known as Alalā, to the wild in the Pu‘u Maka‘ala […]
Saving species never involves a one-size-fits-all solution, so conservationists are constantly making progress as they learn how to prevent extinction. Preventing extinctions of native island species is no simple task, and no island chain proves that more than the Hawaiian Islands, which have the unfortunate moniker of “Endangered Species Capital of the World.” The remote […]
Hawaiian Crow deaths prompt conservationists to return remaining individuals to captivity. Five male Hawaiian Crows, also known as Alalā, were released from captivity into the Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve in December. This was part of a recovery program that was 15 years in the making to return the native Hawaiian crow to its natural habit […]
After 14 years of conservation, five Hawaiian Crow males are released back into the wild. The Hawaiian Crow, or Alalā, has been Extinct-in-the-wild since 2002, but after years of conservation and captive breeding, five male crows have been released in the Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve on the Big Island last Wednesday. These five birds […]
Hawaiian Crows, also known as Alalā, will soon be released back into their native Hawaiian habitat after a 14-year process of captive breeding. Conservation biologists only want the best for the Hawaiian Crow, also known as Alalā. Protecting the Hawaiian Crow includes providing adequate habitat for their reintroduction to the Hawaiian forest. The species has […]