Captive Palila released on the Northern slopes of Mauna Kea

Author:

Zoological Society of San Diego,, Lieberman, Alan

Title:

Captive Palila released on the Northern slopes of Mauna Kea

Year:

2004

Subject:

Palila Birds reintroduction

Summary:

The habitat and palila restoration project in Puu Mali is a collaborative effort involving the Hawaii Division of Land and Natural Resources, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Geological Survey - Biological Resources Division, and the San Diego Zoo's Hawaii Endangered Bird Conservation Program. A flock of ten palila was reintroduced to the area of Puu Mali on the north side of Mauna Kea Volcano. These ten individuals included three birds that were hatched in 1996 from wild eggs that were brought into captivity and have produced over 20 offspring since then.

Collection:

Monographs