Artificial incubation, hand-rearing, behavior, and release of common amakihi (Hemignathus virens virens): surrogate research for restoration of endangered Hawaiian forest birds

Author:

Kuehler, Cyndi, Kuhn, Marla, Kuhn, Joseph E., Lieberman, Alan, Harvey, Nancy, Rideout, Bruce

Title:

Artificial incubation, hand-rearing, behavior, and release of common amakihi (Hemignathus virens virens): surrogate research for restoration of endangered Hawaiian forest birds

Periodical:

Zoo Biology

Year:

1996

Volume:

15

Pages:

541-553

Subject:

Birds reintroduction Birds hand rearing Hawaiian honeycreepers Amakihi Avian malaria

Summary:

The Hawaiian islands have the highest percentage of endemic plant and animals species on earth and are home to some of the rarest birds in the world. However, mosquito-transmitted disease, (avian malaria and pox), introduced predators, competitive non-native plants and birds, and habitat loss are contributing to the decline of the native avifauna. As a result, this study was conducted in forests where introduced avian disease and mammalian predators were present in an effort to test the effectiveness of captive-rearing and release strategies for the future restoration of birds in Hawaii.

Label:

Birds - General

Collection:

Periodicals