Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center
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Please enjoy these images of the wildlife and landscapes PIERC studies throughout the Pacific Islands
Iiwi banding 2
Measuring the wing length of a banded Iiwi
Iiwi with transmitter
Iiwi with small radio transmitter attached to help track the bird's movement through the forest
Cyanea calycina, or haha, in the Wai‘anae Mountains on O‘ahu
A Cyanea calycina, or haha, growing in the Wai‘anae Mountains on O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. Haha is a rare and endangered plant endemic to Hawai‘i.
Lab in a Suitcase to test for pathogen causing Rapid Ohia Death
"Lab in a Suitcase" set up in the field to test samples for the fungus (Ceratocystis fimbriata) responsible for Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death.
Hawai‘i ‘Elepaio
Hawai‘i ‘Elepaio
Coastal Strand, Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park
Dry coastal habitat at Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park, Big Island, Hawai‘i.
Rearing mosquito larvae for species identification
Mosquito larvae being reared to identify species. Samples collected at the Pu‘uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park, Hawai‘i.
Female mosquito (Aedes japonicus) reared from larvae
A female mosquito (Aedes japonicus) reared from larvae collected from the Kawaikoi Stream, Kauai.
Overlooking the Alakai Plateau
Overlooking the Alakai Plateau from the AlakaiSwamp trailhead, Kauai, Hawaii.
Kawaikoi Stream, Kaua‘i
Kawaikoi Stream, Kaua‘i
Kawaikoi Stream crossing, Kaua‘i
Kawaikoi Stream crossing in the Alaka‘i Swamp, Kaua‘i
Young palila nestlings waiting for a meal
Palila nestlings, so young their eyes are not even open yet, wait open-mouthed for their parents to bring them food. Palila nestlings face many threats including rats, cats, and mongoose predators.