The ‘alala, or native Hawaiian crow, once lived across Hawaii Island. Because of a variety of threats in the wild, ‘alala are found only in captivity. Successful captive breeding and conservation efforts helped rescue this native Hawaiian species from the
The ‘alala, or native Hawaiian crow, once lived across Hawaii Island. Because of a variety of threats in the wild, ‘alala are found only in captivity. Successful captive breeding and conservation efforts helped rescue this native Hawaiian species from the brink of extinction.
This fall, the ‘alala, a beloved and unique bird found nowhere else on Earth, will be returned home to the wild. Once again, these very intelligent birds will take their significant place in Hawaiian forests.
Volcano Art Center welcomes Lea
Ka‘aha‘aina of the ‘Alala Project from 7-9 p.m. May 12 for a presentation about the ‘alala’s amazing recovery and plans for the upcoming release of several birds scheduled for September.
VAC and the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research also announce the statewide Call to Artists: All ‘Alala!
The exhibit, “Return of ‘Alala: Restoring The Voice Of Hawaii’s Native Forests,” is open to Hawaii artists 18 years and older working in all media who choose to represent the ‘alala in their artwork. The exhibit will open Sept. 3 and continue through Oct. 9 at the Volcano Art Center Gallery.
The ‘alala has been extinct in the wild since 2002 and is preserved only in the program operated by San Diego Zoo Global at its bird centers in Hawaii.
This exhibition hopes to raise awareness and funds for this significant conservation effort. For more information, visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
