Hawaiʻi Bird Species

Hawai‘i’s birds represent one of the greatest examples of variety and adaptation anywhere in the world. In addition to the unique native species, many introduced birds also call Hawai‘i home. In only a few hours, an intrepid birder could spot endangered native species, African game birds, European songbirds, and North American waterbirds.

The search tool below is a great way to see what birds, native or non-native, you might find on a trail. To find more comprehensive species profiles and learn about the ecology and protection of Hawaiʻi’s native birds, visit our Forestry & Wildlife website.