The endangered endemic palila is making its last stand in an area smaller than 25 square miles on the semi-arid upper slopes of Maunakea volcano on Hawaii island.
Participants on the Rainforest and Dryforest Birding Adventure look for that gold-and-gray honeycreeper, known for its beautiful song and reliance on the native mamane tree for food.
The tour also explores a lush forest on Maunaloa volcano, where the endangered akiapolaau lives.
Amakihi, elepaio and apapane might be spotted in both habitats.
Avid birder Rob Pacheco, Hawaii Forest & Trail’s president and founder, helped launch the Hawaii Island Festival of BirdsOpens external link to page that may not meet accessibility guidelines and the Hawaii Island Coast to Coast Birding TrailOpens external link to page that may not meet accessibility guidelines.
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