Kauaʻi field guide
Kauaʻi Birds
Kauaʻi’s bird records span native forest birds, seabirds, waterbirds, introduced species and historical records. Use the illustrated entries to compare common and scientific names, read identification details and follow the sources behind each account.
Occurrence and evidence notes
Occurrence and conservation status are specific to each record and its evidence date. A historical record does not establish that a species is living on the island today. Open a record for its habitat information, threats, conservation context and stated uncertainties.
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Marsh Sandpiper
Tringa stagnatilis
Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) appears in the wider Hawaiian bird catalog, but the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist has no Kauaʻi occurrence code for it. An island-specific record is needed before claiming local presence.
Masked Booby
Sula dactylatra
Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra) is recorded as a migrant or nonbreeding visitor on Kauaʻi in the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist. This is a documented island occurrence, not a claim of an individual sighting in 2026.
Maui Akepa
Loxops ochraceus
Maui Akepa (Loxops ochraceus) appears in the wider Hawaiian bird catalog, but the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist has no Kauaʻi occurrence code for it. An island-specific record is needed before claiming local presence.
Maui Alauahio
Paroreomyza montana
Maui Alauahio (Paroreomyza montana) appears in the wider Hawaiian bird catalog, but the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist has no Kauaʻi occurrence code for it. An island-specific record is needed before claiming local presence.
Maui-nui Akialoa
Akialoa lanaiensis
Maui-nui Akialoa (Akialoa lanaiensis) appears in the wider Hawaiian bird catalog, but the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist has no Kauaʻi occurrence code for it. An island-specific record is needed before claiming local presence.
Maui Nukupuu
Hemignathus affinis
Maui Nukupuu (Hemignathus affinis) appears in the wider Hawaiian bird catalog, but the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist has no Kauaʻi occurrence code for it. An island-specific record is needed before claiming local presence.
Maui Parrotbill
Pseudonestor xanthophrys
Maui Parrotbill (Pseudonestor xanthophrys) appears in the wider Hawaiian bird catalog, but the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist has no Kauaʻi occurrence code for it. An island-specific record is needed before claiming local presence.
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Merlin (Falco columbarius) is recorded as a vagrant on Kauaʻi in the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist. This is a documented island occurrence, not a claim of an individual sighting in 2026.
Mew Gull
Larus canus
Mew Gull (Larus canus) appears in the wider Hawaiian bird catalog, but the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist has no Kauaʻi occurrence code for it. An island-specific record is needed before claiming local presence.
Millerbird
Acrocephalus familiaris
Millerbird (Acrocephalus familiaris) appears in the wider Hawaiian bird catalog, but the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist has no Kauaʻi occurrence code for it. An island-specific record is needed before claiming local presence.
Mitred Parakeet
Psittacara mitratus
Mitred Parakeet (Psittacara mitratus) appears in the wider Hawaiian bird catalog, but the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist has no Kauaʻi occurrence code for it. An island-specific record is needed before claiming local presence.
Mottled Petrel
Pterodroma inexpectata
Mottled Petrel (Pterodroma inexpectata) is recorded as a migrant or nonbreeding visitor on Kauaʻi in the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist. This is a documented island occurrence, not a claim of an individual sighting in 2026.
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) is recorded as a naturalized visitor on Kauaʻi in the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist. This is a documented island occurrence, not a claim of an individual sighting in 2026.
Murphy’s Petrel
Pterodroma ultima
Murphy’s Petrel (Pterodroma ultima) is recorded as a migrant or nonbreeding visitor on Kauaʻi in the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist. This is a documented island occurrence, not a claim of an individual sighting in 2026.
Nazca Booby
Sula granti
Nazca Booby (Sula granti) appears in the wider Hawaiian bird catalog, but the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist has no Kauaʻi occurrence code for it. An island-specific record is needed before claiming local presence.
Newell’s Shearwater
Puffinus newelli
Newell’s Shearwater (Puffinus newelli) is recorded as a breeding visitor on Kauaʻi in the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist. This is a documented island occurrence, not a claim of an individual sighting in 2026.
Nihoa Finch
Telespiza ultima
Nihoa Finch (Telespiza ultima) appears in the wider Hawaiian bird catalog, but the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist has no Kauaʻi occurrence code for it. An island-specific record is needed before claiming local presence.
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is recorded as a naturalized resident or reintroduced population on Kauaʻi in the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist. This is a documented island occurrence, not a claim of an individual sighting
Northern Fulmar
Fulmarus glacialis
Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) is recorded as a winter visitor on Kauaʻi in the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist. This is a documented island occurrence, not a claim of an individual sighting in 2026.
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Northern Harrier (Circus hudsonius) is recorded as a vagrant on Kauaʻi in the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist. This is a documented island occurrence, not a claim of an individual sighting in 2026.
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) is recorded as a naturalized resident or reintroduced population on Kauaʻi in the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist. This is a documented island occurrence, not a claim of an individual sighting
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) is recorded as a winter visitor on Kauaʻi in the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist. This is a documented island occurrence, not a claim of an individual sighting in 2026.
Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) is recorded as a winter visitor on Kauaʻi in the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist. This is a documented island occurrence, not a claim of an individual sighting in 2026.
Oahu Akepa
Loxops wolstenholmei
Oahu Akepa (Loxops wolstenholmei) appears in the wider Hawaiian bird catalog, but the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist has no Kauaʻi occurrence code for it. An island-specific record is needed before claiming local presence.
