Study of data from 1970s, ’80s reveals climate changes affecting native birds

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Researchers say climate changes are affecting the indigenous birds of Hawaii. ADVERTISING Researchers say climate changes are affecting the indigenous birds of Hawaii. “The conservation challenges that the state is facing are so severe,” said U.S. Forest Service Ecologist Jared

Study of data from 1970s, ’80s reveals climate changes affecting native birds

  • Courtesy photo Life cycle changes, such as breeding and molting, and overall species abundance were found to shift in native Hawaiian birds, such as the ‘i’iwi, to coincide with climate-related changes to native vegetation.

Researchers say climate changes are affecting the indigenous birds of Hawaii.