Birds of Haleakalā National Park

juvenile ʻIʻiwi or scarlet honeycreeper (Vestiaria coccinea), spotted at Hosmer Grove in late spring 2020.

Seabirds that nest throughout Maui are most active at night. After a long flight at sea, they can become disoriented by artificial lights like headlights and land on the road, putting them at risk.

Kōlea on rocky shoreline

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NPS Photo of Pacific golden plover

The Hawaiian short-eared owl, or Pueo, is an uncommon sight in Haleakalā National Park. These birds, when seen, are commonly flying low to the ground looking for small prey such as rats. During nesting season, the females will take care of incubating and brooding of eggs while the male feeds the female and protects the nest.

While ʻapapane love the nectar from 'ōhia blossoms, they will also take deep dives into māmane flowers and may decorate their faces with pollen in the process! E

Chukar are a common summit sighting and are often heard chattering while flitting across parking lots and overlooks. While the chukar is a non-native bird to Hawaiʻi, they are still a favorite bird to photograph

Noio or Hawaiian Black Noddy are frequently seen darting from the cliffs to dive for food and debris for nests in the water.

A bird spotted in Haleakalā National Park.

A bird spotted in Haleakalā National Park.