Small Kauai Thrush

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Managing Invasive Species to Protect Kauai’s Native Puaiohi

A new study identifies invasive rat control as the best available option to increase and protect Kauai’s native Puaiohi population. Kauai’s forests were once filled with a diverse group of native birds that served as important seed dispersers and were vital to the health of the ecosystem. Today, there is only one species that fills […]

Written by on July 5, 2018

The New York Times: Should Some Species Be Allowed to Die Out?

Writer Jennifer Kahn highlights the challenges that conservationists face today: In the face of growing political and environmental pressures, how should we decide what to save? By: Jennifer Kahn One day last spring, Lisa Crampton stood at the base of a tall ohia tree, deep in the forested interior of Kauai. That morning, Crampton and five other […]

Written by on March 16, 2018

Conservation Becomes Clear for Small Kauai Thrush

New study estimates the population of the Critically Endangered Small Kauai Thrush and advises the next steps in conservation efforts. Kauai Island is home to numerous beautiful bird species, many of which are threatened with extinction in their native range. The Small Kauai Thrush, also known as the Puaiohi, is one such native species. Until […]

Written by on March 28, 2017