Anas wyvilliana
(Anatidae)
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Anas wyvilliana
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A message from Dr. David Duffy, Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), University of Hawaii (posted 05 November 2012): Because of a lack of funds, HEAR (www.hear.org) may close as soon as December 15, although there may be enough funds to extend it until February 15. This will mean several things. The web site will be placed on a new server although it is not clear who will pay for the server or for transitioning the site. HEAR data will not be updated. The Pacific Ecosystems at Risk (PIER) (http://www.hear.org/pier/abtproj.htm) site will also become frozen, as will numerous books, reports and papers (http://www.hear.org/). As software evolves we will likely lose the ability to access the data. The various list servers will need new owners, otherwise moderated lists will cease to function altogether, while other lists will not be able to add or delete members. The photo collection (http://www.hear.org/starr/images/?o=plants) will remain accessible, but only through a third party site that will charge for access. I should point out that we have already lost the original homes of both the Pacific Basin Information Node (PBIN) and Pacific Ecosystems at Risk (PIER) although they have found temporary refuges. Together with HEAR, they represent the corporate memory both here in Hawaii and across the Pacific of efforts to sustain our natural ecosystems and agriculture against problems caused by species alien to the islands. HEAR also serves as the glue that holds the community together, providing information and facilitating communication. I just hope hindsight is kind to this decision.
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USFWS species report on Anas wyvilliana
The is available online. A general description of the organism and information about its distribution in the U.S. (including territories and national wildlife refuges) is presented by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, along with links to other documentation regarding federal (endangered/threatened) status, recovery information, and additional resources.
Koloa maoli (Hawaiian duck) overview
An overview of Anas wyvilliana is provided by the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (Hawaii's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy, 2005).
Anas wyvilliana species profile from USFWS
A species profile for Anas wyvilliana is provided by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, including links to information regarding the federal endangered/threatened status of this species.
Hawaiian duck's future threatened by feral mallards
The Koloa maoli is threatened by "genetic extinction" from hybridization with invasive Mallard ducks. Biologists are acting to prevent the loss of Hawaii's unique native fowl (USGS fact sheet, 2007).
Koloa maoli - endangered native Hawaiian duck (video)
An overview of the Hawaiian duck, threats to this species, research are in a video from Malama Hawaii (YouTube, 2008)
Koloa maoli - hybridization a serious threat (video)
The threats to endangered koloa are discussed by wildlife managers from Kauai (YouTube).
Wetland features that influence occupancy by the endangered Hawaiian duck
Variations of koloa use of 48 wetlands with 14 site and landscape variables on the island of Hawaii revealed potential habitat improvements to promote koloa survival (The Wilson Journal of Ornithology, 2008).
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