Mauna Kea Palila point count data from annual surveys 1998-2018 (ver. 2.0, January 2022)

Point count survey data collected from 1998 through 2018 to estimate palila abundance on Mauna Kea. Point counts were conducted on 32 transects surrounding Mauna Kea volcano on Hawaii Island. Transects extended from roughly treeline through the forested area, with survey stations approximately 150 m apart. Counts were conducted for six minutes, during which the species, distance to, and detection type were recorded for all birds observed. First posted: December 6, 2018 (Version unavailable since it contains sensitive information. All non-sensitive data is contained in version 2.0).