Mauinow iconMauinowAug 29, 2026

Pakele — last known wild ‘akikiki, a native Hawaiian honeycreeper unique to Garden Isle — honored by Kaua‘i County Council

"May her story inspire continued efforts to protect Kaua'i's native forests and ensure that her species may one day thrive in the wild once again."

Pakele — last known wild ‘akikiki, a native Hawaiian honeycreeper unique to Garden Isle — honored by Kaua‘i County Council

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