The Endangered 'Akiapōlā'au

25/10/2025

Listen "The Endangered 'Akiapōlā'au"

Episode Synopsis

The 'Akiapōlā'au is a bright yellow bird with a black eye mask, found only in the upper elevations on the Big Island of Hawai'i. But its most distinct feature is its totally unique, uneven bill. The top of the bill is long, skinny, and curved like a sickle. Once abundant, habitat loss and disease