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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.
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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 | |
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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 | |
Hawaii amakihi | ʻamakihi | Chlorodrepanis virens | |
house finch | Haemorhous mexicanus | ||
house sparrow | Passer domesticus | ||
scaly-breasted munia | Lonchura punctulata | ||
chestnut munia | Lonchura atricapilla |