EXCLUSIVE: The Palila bird only measures about six inches and weighs less than 2 ounces, but it's not to be underestimated.

New research on avian malaria, which has decimated Hawaii's beloved birds, explains how non-native birds play a key role in transmission and contribute to the widespread distribution of the disease.

Hawaii's unique birds, known as honeycreepers, are being wiped out by mosquitoes carrying avian malaria. The birds' last hope could be more... Hawaii's birds are going extinct. Their last hope could ...

The first confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza on Oahu is worrisome news for those dedicated to protecting endangered birds. Until November there had been no confirmed detections of ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. State and federal agencies are keeping a close eye on H5N1 ...

State health officials said Tuesday night that they have detected H5 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in wastewater test samples on Oahu. A nationwide outbreak of avian influenza has ...

Every year, billions of migratory birds connect the world’s continents, oceans and ecosystems as they undertake epic journeys ...

English artist Julian Pindar Hume's pristine scene of a bird kingdom in third-century Maui looks as lush and inviting as Eden. But something is terribly wrong with the picture. The ibises — usually so ...

KAUAI, Hawaii − When you come to Hawaii, you’re probably ready to enjoy the islands’ stunning natural beauty in front of you. Alan Silva urges you to look up. You’ll get to see some of Hawaii’s ...

Authorities in Hawaii are warning residents who attended a local pet fair to watch for symptoms of avian influenza after a local flock of ducks and other birds tested positive for the H5N1 virus that ...