Over time, this single ancestral introduction evolved into over 20 distinct species of endemic loulu. As Hawai‘i’s only native palm, loulu is featured in numerous Hawaiian chants and legends. Vast ...

A close relative of the Canada goose, the nene is the state bird of Hawaii and found only in Hawaii. It's also a conservation success story.

But Harvey-Samuel believes no one single method will save Hawaii’s native birds. His work is at a very early stage, and it could be many years before there are any genetically modified mosquitoes ...

Hawaiʻi lawmakers are weighing tougher ways to deal with the feral birds, as residents complain about noise, mess, and growing flocks.

New research on avian malaria, which has decimated Hawaii's beloved birds, explains how non-native birds play a key role in transmission and contribute to the widespread distribution of the disease.

A Hawai'i 'Amakihi, one of just 15 surviving bird species in the Hawaiian honeycreeper family, is a frequent reservoir for avian malaria. Originally, more than 50 distinct species of Hawaiian ...

The Sedgwick County Zoo is taking precautions after a wild bird was found at the zoo “showing potential signs” of bird flu. Courtesy photo Sedgwick County Zoo A wild bird showing potential signs of ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A wild bird with potential symptoms of the avian flu has been found on the grounds of the Sedgwick County Zoo. The zoo said Thursday that is has sent out samples for testing and ...

The animal kingdom is full of surprising intelligence, but perhaps nothing demonstrates cognitive ability quite like tool use. While primates are famous for this behavior, birds have evolved ...