Birdwatching at Kīpukapuaulu

Home to a treasure trove of native Hawaiian species, Kīpukapuaulu is sometimes referred to locally as "bird park". For the patient and observant visitor, this stand of older forest may reveal rare and endangered plants and animals. A 1.2-mile (1.9 km) loop hike will take you through a "kīpuka", an area of older vegetation surrounded by a more recent lava flow from Mauna Loa. Listen and keep an eye out for native birds such as the ‘apapane, ʻōmaʻo (Hawaiian thrush), ‘elepaio, and more. Take the day hike through Kīpukapuaulu Learn more about the phenomenon of kīpuka. Read about native Hawaiian forest birds