In this season we head to Hawai‘i to explore island ecology and meet a unique group of birds called honeycreepers. Over half of these species have gone extinct.

Hawai’i: Protecting Palila

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Nature

Migratory birds rely on the Cabo Rojo Salt Flats for food and shelter – thanks to conditions created by human activity.

An Unusual Place to Eat and Rest

What happens when a species' scientific name is inaccurate? Can it be changed?

The Scientific Name Doesn’t Do It Justice

A Puerto Rican community bands together to save a bird species and protect themselves from powerful forces.

Protecting a Bird and Ourselves

A resilient parrot gets the help it needs to maintain a stable population, despite significant challenges.

The Puerto Rican Parrot Comeback

In our season finale, one cryptic species of seabird reveals itself.

Hawai’i: Protecting Palila

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