Bird Conservation Region 67
Hawaii
This chain of volcanic islands is the richest area for
endemic landbirds in the United States. Because of significant disturbances
from introduced species, including disease-bearing mosquitoes, and conversion
of large areas to agriculture or other uses, Hawaii also has the nation’s
highest concentration of endangered species. About 12 forest birds in
the chain became extinct during the 20th century, and many others are
very close to that brink. The main island chain supports important seabird
breeding populations, including the endangered Dark-rumped Petrel and
Newell’s Shearwater. The Leeward Islands host immense numbers of
nesting seabirds, including important colonies of Black-footed and Laysan
Albatrosses; Bonin Petrels; boobies; frigatebirds; and Gray-backed,
Sooty, Noddy, and White Terns. Pelagic waters provide essential foraging
sites for numerous shearwaters, petrels, terns, and other seabirds.
Bird
Conservation Plans
Landbirds
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Shorebirds - Hawaii/Pacific
Islands, Hawaiian
Islands Subregion
Waterbirds -
Pacific Islands
Waterfowl -
All Birds -
Note: Hawaii (not shown) is BCR 67