Kahakapao Recreation Area
Kahakapao Recreation Area is a mountain biker’s paradise. An extensive network of hiking trails, biking trails, and biking skills amenities are favorites of the Upcountry community. A mix of native koa/‘ōhi‘a and exotic trees provides a unique birding experience.
Kahakapao Recreation Area
Wet forest
Managed by: Na Ala Hele Trails and Access Program
Hours & Site Information: Visit Website
Important Info:
This is a mixed-use area popular with mountain bikers. Stay on designated hiking trails and watch for bicyclists at trail crossings.
Birds
| American Birding Association Common Name | Hawaiian Name | Scientific Name | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Junglefowl (domestic) | moa | Gallus gallus | |
| Ring-necked Pheasant | Phasianus colchicus | ||
| Pacific Golden-plover | kōlea | Pluvialis fulva | |
| Spotted Dove | Spilopelia chinensis | ||
| Zebra Dove | Geopelia striata | ||
| Barn Owl | Tyto alba | ||
| Japanese Bush-warbler | Horornis diphone | ||
| Warbling White-eye | Zosterops japonicus | ||
| Chinese Hwamei | Garrulax canorus | ||
| Red-billed Leiothrix | Leiothrix lutea | ||
| Common Myna | Acridotheres tristis | ||
| Red-crested Cardinal | Paroaria coronata | ||
| Northern Cardinal | Cardinalis cardinalis | ||
| Maui Alauahio | ʻAlauahio | Paroreomyza montana | |
| Hawaiʻi ʻamakihi | ʻamakihi | Chlorodrepanis virens | |
| House Finch | Haemorhous mexicanus | ||
| House Sparrow | Passer domesticus | ||
| Scaly-breasted Munia | Lonchura punctulata | ||
| Chestnut Munia | Lonchura atricapilla |