10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 10, 2017

The Department of Transportation has helped to reopen airports and the Department of Energy has assisted with getting power plants back online. The addition of Hawaii eliminated any notion that the ABA Area is defined by geography or ecology and the inclusion of the territories of Washington D.C. Perhaps Puerto Rico and the U.S

Puerto Rico 186

Puerto Rico Virgin Islands United States Hawaii 186

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2024

Osborn, a passionate field biologist who participates to the core of her being three re-introduction projects aimed at saving three very different, endangered species: Peregrine Falcon, Hawaiian Crow (‘Alala)*, and California Condor. .” And within these chapters are three marvelous stories told by Sophie A.

California Condor 171

California Condor Falcons California Birds 171

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Now that Hawaii is in the ABA Area , the next additions should be Puerto Rico and the U.S. The Hawaii vote made it clear that that the ABA Area is about political borders, not geographical or ecological ones, and the two Caribbean territories have long been part of the United States. But even with Hawaii, there are many U.S.

Puerto Rico 148

Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Hawaii United States 148

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Over two years (2011 and 2012), scientists captured 50 birds and successfully transported them from Niho to Laysan. Detailed knowledge of the genetic diversity in this species will help inform the effort by analyzing genetic variation in the source population. The “results” section summarizes the outcomes.

Transported 113

Transported 2011 Research 2012 113