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Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis), or 'Ua'u

By Western Ecological Research Center (WERC)
A dark grey and white bird ('ua'u) lies on the ground in a grassy area
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Haleakalā volcano is an important breeding location for the endangered Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis), or 'Ua'u in Hawaiian.  The predator control efforts at Haleakalā National Park help protect this important 'Ua'u colony on  Haleakalā.  This photo was taken by Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project.

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Credit: Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project