Preventing Extinctions: New Hope for Hawaiian Forest Birds | ABC Webinar

Hawai'i is facing a bird extinction crisis. Once home to more than 55 species of native honeycreepers, only 17 species remain today. Several of those are now on the brink of extinction, with habitat loss and avian malaria among their greatest threats. Without bold action, many of the remaining species could vanish within the next decade.

American Bird Conservancy (ABC) and partners are working to ensure a future where Hawaiian forest birds and their habitats can not just survive, but thrive. Using cutting-edge science and working in community, we're restoring critical habitat, controlling mosquitoes, and creating a future for these rare and beautiful birds.

Watch this webinar for an in-depth look at the latest efforts to prevent extinctions and bring back Hawai'i's native bird populations. You'll learn how passionate conservationists working across nonprofits, governments, businesses, and community groups are working together to protect these vulnerable birds — and how you can, too. 

Presentations:
00:00:00 - Introduction by Jordan E. Rutter, Director of Communications
00:07:00 - Overview of Hawaiian forest bird conservation, Chris Farmer, Hawai'i Program Director
00:17:32 - Deploying mosquitoes, Adam Knox, Aerial Deployment of Mosquitoes Project Manager
00:31:25 - Community Outreach and Engagement, Ben Catcho, Birds, Not Mosquitoes Communications Specialist

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