Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 33, Number 3, 1 March 2016 — Museum puts native birds on display [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Museum puts native birds on display

Bishop Museum's upcoming forest bird exhibit is more than just a ehanee to learn about Hawai'i's native birds - it's also a eall to aehon. FromMarch 19 to July 31, visitors of all ages ean learn about the science and

cultural significance of H a w a i ' i ' s native bird species, including some that were considered 'aumakua and others whose feathers were nri7ed for

kahili (royal standards), 'ahu 'ula

(cloaks), mahiole (helmets) and other symbols of mana belonging to the ali'i. Along with the world-premiere of a taxidermy collection of native birds, Lele O Na Manu: Hawaiian Forest Birds also includes interactive features such as virtual goggles that allow visitors to view forests from a birds's-eye perspective, a board game where players help a small 'elepaio survive to the next generation, a "Native of Not?" display where visitors ean test their knowledge, and a hands-on station where visitors ean practice their bird calls. The exhibit will also help visitors discover how they ean help protect Hawai'i's native bird species, whieh have dwindled from 110 species to 48 types of birds that ean only be found in Hawai'i. Visit www.bishopmuseum.org for more information.

Maui ForestBird Recovery Project. - Courtesy BishopMuseum