A large male mouflon sheep stares head-on at the camera of Dr. Steven C. Hess as he stands atop a‘a lava and among shrubs on Hawai‘i Island.
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Head-on view of a male mouflon
A large male mouflon sheep stares head-on at the camera of Dr. Steven C. Hess as he stands atop a‘a lava and among shrubs on Hawai‘i Island.
Adult male mouflon stands broadside
An adult male mouflon stands broadside to the camera in a grassy field on Hawai‘i Island. Mouflon were introduced to Hawai‘i for trophy hunting in the 1950s.
An adult male mouflon stands broadside to the camera in a grassy field on Hawai‘i Island. Mouflon were introduced to Hawai‘i for trophy hunting in the 1950s.
Palila opens māmane pods with its strong bill
Palila possess large, strong bills which help them crush open māmane seed pods, their diet of choice. One of the many threats to palila was loss of habitat and their number one food source, māmane.
Palila possess large, strong bills which help them crush open māmane seed pods, their diet of choice. One of the many threats to palila was loss of habitat and their number one food source, māmane.
Sunrise on a Hawaiian Beach 2
Just after sunrise on a beach in eastern Maui.
Just after sunrise on a beach in eastern Maui.
Hawaiian Monk Seal (Monachus schauinslandi)
Hawaiian Monk Seal on a sandy beach near the western tip of the Hawaiian island of Moloka´i.
Hawaiian Monk Seal on a sandy beach near the western tip of the Hawaiian island of Moloka´i.
Sunrise on a Hawaiian Beach 1
Just after sunrise on a beach in eastern Maui.
Just after sunrise on a beach in eastern Maui.
Sunrise on a Hawaiian Beach 2
Just after sunrise on a beach in eastern Maui.
Just after sunrise on a beach in eastern Maui.
Adult palila perched in a māmane tree
An adult palila perches in a māmane tree on the slopes of Mauna Kea volcano. Palila are a finch-billed Hawaiian honeycreeper who are considered critically endangered.
An adult palila perches in a māmane tree on the slopes of Mauna Kea volcano. Palila are a finch-billed Hawaiian honeycreeper who are considered critically endangered.
Researcher measures the wing of a palila nestling
A very young palila nestling is given unique color bands and it's body measurements are taken on Mauna Kea volcano, Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i. In a multi-decadal study of palila and the factors influencing their population, Dr.
A very young palila nestling is given unique color bands and it's body measurements are taken on Mauna Kea volcano, Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i. In a multi-decadal study of palila and the factors influencing their population, Dr.
Multi-colored juvenile ‘i‘iwi
‘I‘iwi are one of the most charismatic Hawaiian honeycreepers extant today. Their long, curved bill allow them to reach nectar deep inside specially evolved Hawaiian flowers. As they mature, juvenile ‘i‘iwi will go from these mottled, multi-colored feathers to bright red coloration.
‘I‘iwi are one of the most charismatic Hawaiian honeycreepers extant today. Their long, curved bill allow them to reach nectar deep inside specially evolved Hawaiian flowers. As they mature, juvenile ‘i‘iwi will go from these mottled, multi-colored feathers to bright red coloration.
US Army helicopter flies over the heads of researchers on Mauna Kea
A US Army helicopter from Pohakuloa Training Area flies overhead of palila researchers on Mauna Kea volcano, Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i.
A US Army helicopter from Pohakuloa Training Area flies overhead of palila researchers on Mauna Kea volcano, Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i.
Nene adults and goslings
A mating pair of adult nēnē (Branta sandvicensis) keep a close watch on three young goslings. An endangered species and the state bird of Hawai‘i, nēnē are the last remaining species of Hawaiian goose.
A mating pair of adult nēnē (Branta sandvicensis) keep a close watch on three young goslings. An endangered species and the state bird of Hawai‘i, nēnē are the last remaining species of Hawaiian goose.
Radio telemetry tower on Mauna Kea
A VHF radio receiving tower is set up on the slopes of Mauna Kea volcano on Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i. This setup allowed researchers to track radio tagged palila over large areas to determine where they were spending their time.
A VHF radio receiving tower is set up on the slopes of Mauna Kea volcano on Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i. This setup allowed researchers to track radio tagged palila over large areas to determine where they were spending their time.
Maui silversword on Haleakalā volcano
A view of the stark landscape on Haleakalā volcano, Maui Island, Hawai‘i. Silverswords are an endangered endemic plant group threatened by browsing from invasive ungulates.
A view of the stark landscape on Haleakalā volcano, Maui Island, Hawai‘i. Silverswords are an endangered endemic plant group threatened by browsing from invasive ungulates.
Maui silversword on Haleakalā volcano
Beautifully striking contrast between the pale Maui silversword plant and the red volcanic rock of Haleakalā volcano.
Beautifully striking contrast between the pale Maui silversword plant and the red volcanic rock of Haleakalā volcano.
Nene goose stands among coastal vegetation
A nene goose, Hawai‘i's state bird and an endangered species, stands among coastal vegetation on O‘ahu island. USGS researchers have tracked nene movements using GPS transmitters to determine where they spend their time and to inform policy and decision making regarding their continued protection under the Endangered Species Act.
A nene goose, Hawai‘i's state bird and an endangered species, stands among coastal vegetation on O‘ahu island. USGS researchers have tracked nene movements using GPS transmitters to determine where they spend their time and to inform policy and decision making regarding their continued protection under the Endangered Species Act.
Hawaiian Coot (Fulica alai)
Hawaiian Coot swimming in a wetland marsh. Listed as an endangered species in 1970. Dark gray with a white bill and frontal shield that varies from white, pale buff, and pale blue to deep red.
Hawaiian Coot swimming in a wetland marsh. Listed as an endangered species in 1970. Dark gray with a white bill and frontal shield that varies from white, pale buff, and pale blue to deep red.
Waterfall, Maui, Hawaii
Waterfall, Maui, Hawaii.
Waterfall, Maui, Hawaii.
Alakai Plateau
USGS scientists conduct research on the remote, rugged 'Alakai Plateau of Kaua'i.
USGS scientists conduct research on the remote, rugged 'Alakai Plateau of Kaua'i.
'Akepa
Endangered Hawaiʻi forest bird, 'Akepa (Loxops coccineus) (male).
Endangered Hawaiʻi forest bird, 'Akepa (Loxops coccineus) (male).
Hawai'i Creeper
Endangered forest bird, Hawai'i Creeper (Oreomystis mana).
Endangered forest bird, Hawai'i Creeper (Oreomystis mana).