The role of introduced diseases in the extinction of the endemic Hawaiian avifauna
- Author:
- Warner, Richard
- Title:
- The role of introduced diseases in the extinction of the endemic Hawaiian avifauna
- Periodical:
- Condor
- Year:
- 1968
- Volume:
- 70
- Pages:
- 101-120
- Subject:
- Diseases Extinction (biology) Hawaii Island Avifauna
- Summary:
- This document describes how Hawaii's avifauna has suffered extinction of nearly half of its total species since the discovery of Hawaii by Capt. James Cook in 1778. As a result, this report first examines the historical evidence of changes that have occurred in the indigenous avifauna -- especially as it relates to the effects of introduced diseases. It then presents experimental evidence that clearly demonstrates the high susceptibility of the existing drepaniid species to avian malaria and birdpox.Based on other ecological data that are also presented within this report, predictions regarding the future of the Drepaniidae and the endemic Hawaiian avifauna are given.
- Label:
- Birds - General
- URL:
- https://sora.unm.edu/node/101729
- Date:
- 1968
- Collection:
- Periodicals