Alae `ula; Hawaiian Gallinule; Hawaiian Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus sandvicensis Family: Rallidae This
endangered
endemic bird was once found on most of the main islands,
but now only small populations are found on Kaua`i, O`ahu, and Moloka`i.
Because of habitat destruction, predation, and illegal shootings these
birds are in serious trouble and may soon be lost to us. The `alae `ula
is a sub-species of the common gallinule of North
