Are there ducks in hawaii

Restore and enhance important wetland areas that are degraded. Increase all endangered waterbird populations above 2, individuals, with the exception of the Laysan duck where a goal of tripling the current population is feasible. More information. Related conservation habitat hawaii priority areas shorebirds. Recently Added. Hybridization is occurring in both high and low elevation sites [1].

Three hundred and twenty six Hawaiian ducks were reintroduced to Oahu by the state between and [3]. The introduction site was occupied by feral mallards and no mallard control program was initiated. Most of the current population is believed to be hybridized, with suspected pure birds declining and suspected hybrids increasing in recent years [1]. The state introduced 12 Hawaiian ducks to Maui in and , but did not control existing mallard populations [1, 3]. There are currently birds on the island, mostly at Kanaha Pond, and most if not all are hybridized [1, 3].

Population estimates between the s and s suggest a relatively stable population but are unreliable due to the majority of birds being located in remote montane streams and hybridized birds resembling pure birds [1].

Biannual summer and winter surveys indicate a population increase between and , with the Kauai population increasing and others declining due to hybridization [1].

The most recent estimate is of 2, birds on Kauai 2, and Hawaii and unknown number of pure birds within the Hawaiian duck-like birds on Oahu and 50 on Maui. About Me. Scientific Name: Anas wyvilliana. Fun Facts. Koloa maoli inhabit lowland wetlands, river valleys, and mountain streams. Koloa maoli quack like a mallard, although they are not as vocal. Other Birds. Barn Owl. More Info. Life Span. Photos with Hawaiian Duck. Geography Continents. North America.

United States. Biome Flooded grasslands and savannas. Intertidal zone. Climate zones Tropical. Habits and Lifestyle Hawaiian ducks are very wary birds, often found in pairs instead of large groups.

Group name. Semiaquatic, Shorebirds, Waterfowl, Precocial, Grazing. Seasonal behavior. Not a migrant. Diet and Nutrition Hawaiian ducks are omnivorous birds. Diet Omnivore. Serial monogamy. December-May, may occur year-round. Population Trend. Endangered EN. Population Population threats Hybridization is considered to be one of the most serious but overlooked threats to the Hawaiian duck, specifically interbreeding between Hawaiian ducks and feral mallards.

Population number According to the IUCN Red List, the total Hawaiian duck population size is around 2, individuals, including 1, mature individuals. Fun Facts for Kids The native Hawaiian name for this duck is koloa maoli which means "native duck", or simply koloa.