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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 […]
One year after the release of 11 Alalā to the Pu’u Maka’ala Natural Area Reserve, Hawaii conservationists have just released 5 more individuals. Since 2002 the Hawaiian Crow also known as the Alalā has been considered Extinct in the Wild, but throughout this time conservationists have been working diligently to return the species from the brink of […]
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 […]
Grant Sizemore, Director of American Bird Conservancy’s Invasive Species Programs and the owner of an indoor cat, explains the threats invasive feral cats pose to island wildlife and what individuals can do to save native species. By: Grant Sizemore Domestic cats (Felis catus) are among the world’s most beloved pet animals, but our affiliation with […]
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 […]
A total of 11 Alalā are flying free in the forests of Hawai’i after 15 years of conservation efforts and multiple attempts to return the birds to the wild. The Hawaiian Crow, also known as the Alalā, has been Extinct-in-the-wild since 2002, but after two recent releases, 11 individuals now fly free. The Alalā were driven […]
Conservationists make a second attempt to release six Hawaiian Crows to the wild after 15 years of absence. After 15 years of ongoing conservation efforts, six Hawaiian Crows, also known as Alalā, were reintroduced to the wild this week. The species has been Extinct-in-the-wild since 2002 largely because of invasive predators. Now, six individuals have […]