Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis), or 'Ua'u
![A dark grey and white bird ('ua'u) lies on the ground in a grassy area](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/thumbnails/image/2010_11_08_Downed_HAPE_Bat%20028-00_MNSRP.jpg?itok=51LbvQ_H)
Detailed Description
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.
Sources/Usage
Credit: Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project