Native Hawaiian forest birds are some of the world's rarest wildlife. Here are a few of the remaining endemic birds that can possibly be sighted in Hawaii. Unfortunately, because of loss of habitat, human threats, and disease and competition, perhaps as many as 80 species of Hawaiian native birds have already passed to extinction. The males have black throat patches.
Juveniles are more evenly brownish and lack the white rump.
Also known as the Hawaiian Goose, this 22 to 26-inch bird is found on Maui atop Haleakala, Hawaii at the Volcanoes National Park, and a few other captive sites throughout the islands. Only through active efforts of biologists has the Nene population number climbed from near extinction. This is one of the rarest waterfowl of the planet, now which numbers around 800 wild in Hawaii, and perhaps 1800 worldwide. The males are bright yellow and the females a grayish-green. Their sharp pointed beaks are used for finding insects among the leaves and branches.