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This multi-partner pilot release allows wildlife managers the opportunity to monitor and evaluate ʻalalā and its potential for survival and breeding in the forests of East Maui without risk of depredation by ‘io (Hawaiian hawk). The EA provides background information concerning methods for release of ‘alalā and outlines the proposed action, potential impacts, and strategies to avoid and minimize potential adverse impacts of the project on East Maui.

‘Io research is being conducted by the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and is giving conservationists new insights into the majestic birds’ range and behaviors. This is expected to help better plan for future release sites of the ʻalalā (Hawaiian crow) back into the wild on Maui and Hawaiʻi Island.

Seven additional ʻAlalā, critically endangered Hawaiian crows, were released into the Puʻu Makaʻala Natural Area Reserve on Hawaiʻi Island.

(Photo by USFWS, courtesy U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced the reopening of the public comment period for the proposal to remove the Hawaiian hawk or `io from the federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife. A draft post-delisting monitoring plan was also released for review. If a […]