Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis), or 'Ua'u
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
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Assessing Mammalian Predator Control to Protect Endangered Birds at Haleakalā National Park
USGS researchers assessed trends in non-native mammalian predator trapping methods designed to protect endangered ʻuaʻu and nēnē at Haleakalā National Park, Hawaiʻi.
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Assessing Mammalian Predator Control to Protect Endangered Birds at Haleakalā National Park
USGS researchers assessed trends in non-native mammalian predator trapping methods designed to protect endangered ʻuaʻu and nēnē at Haleakalā National Park, Hawaiʻi.