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6 days ago
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DLNR says injury to endangered Hawaiian hawk was suspicious
COURTESY DLNR This endangered Hawaiian hawk was found in Mountain View with its upper beak missing. Experts determined the injury to be human-caused. COURTESY DLNR This endangered Hawaiian hawk was found in Mountain View with its upper beak missing. Experts determined the injury to be human-caused. State conservation officers are looking for leads on a potential case of human-caused injury to an endangered Hawaiian hawk on Hawaii island. The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources said that last month, a Mountain View resident found an emaciated Hawaiian hawk, or ʻio, on her property with the upper portion of its beak missing. The injured hawk was taken to the nonprofit, which contacted the DLNR Divisions of Conservation and Resources Enforcement and Forestry and Wildlife. Upon examination, experts determined the injury was not natural, but human-caused. The hawk had to be euthanized because it was no longer able to feed itself. 'I just want to make people aware that these types of abuses are happening in our backyards and if community members see something, please say something, ' said DOFAW wildlife biologist Raymond McGuire in a news release. The Hawaii Wildlife Center received a tip the previous week of a free hawk being offered on Craigslist in Mountain View. Posted photos of the hawk showed similarities to the one admitted, but with its full beak. Officials said the post has since been deleted, and it has not been determined if the two are related. In Hawaii, endangered wildlife such as the io are protected, and intentionally harming or killing them are prohibited by law and punishable. DLNR is encouraging community members to report suspected cases. 'We've received several reports in recent years of shootings and other harmful misconduct aimed at Hawaiian hawks, ' said McGuire. 'We can all contribute to the protection of our native io and stop the trend of abuse if we keep our eyes open and speak up.' Tips can be reported to the DLNR hotline at 808-643-DLNR (3567 ) or via the free DLNRTip app. See more : 4 Comments By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our. Having trouble with comments ? .
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03-06-2025
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Endangered bird euthanized after being found ‘emaciated,' missing part of its beak
HILO, Hawai'i (KHON2) — A Hawaiian hawk, or 'io, was euthanized after being found 'emaciated' and missing part of its beak on Hawai'i Island. Recently, a woman reported finding the injured bird on her property near Mountain View. According to the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), the bird was missing the upper portion of its beak. 'Examination of the hawk determined the injury wasn't natural, but human caused,' DLNR said. 'No longer able to feed itself, the bird had to be euthanized.' Once-extinct bird species lays first wild eggs in 40 years A wildlife biologist with the Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) retrieved the bird and transferred it to the Hawai'i Wildlife Center (HWC). The week before the injured 'io was reported, the HWC also received a tip about a Craigslist post offering a free hawk in Mountain View. DLNR officials said the bird in the post had similar features to the one that was euthanized, but it had its full beak. Wildlife officials said it is not yet 'determined if the two incidents are related.' Raymond McGuire, a DOFAW wildlife biologist, encouraged community members to report potential abuses of endangered species, including Hawaiian hawks, which have state protection in Hawai'i. That means that it is illegal to harm, kill or disrupt the animals, the DLNR said.'We've received several reports in recent years of shootings and other harmful misconduct aimed at Hawaiian hawks,' McGuire said. 'We can all contribute to the protection of our native ʻio and stop the trend of abuse if we keep our eyes open and speak up.' The Hawaiian hawk, or 'io, is an endangered species of bird that is found only on the island of Hawai'i, according to the (FWS). The species has been considered to be endangered since 1967. If you suspect illegal activity, you can call the DLNR enforcement hotline at 808-643-3567 or use the DLNRTip app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
