Maui Bird Guide

Maui is home to hundreds of different species of birds. This along with the relative ease of getting to many great bird watching locations makes Maui bird watching a very popular vacation hobby. Below are pictures of some of the birds you are likely to see in Maui. This Maui bird guide can only offer a few of the many Maui birds. For more information about Maui bird watching you can visit the Hawaii Audobon Society or the USGS Birds of Hawaii page.

A huge Mahalo to Janine Russell. All of the Maui bird photos used for this Maui bird guide were provided by Janine Russell. If you would like to see more of her beautiful photography she has galleries at webshots and Better Photo.


Maui Birds - Java Sparrow
Java Sparrow
 Maui Birds - Red Crested Cardinal
Red Crested Cardinal
 Maui Birds - Male Northern Cardinal
Male Northern Cardinal
Maui Birds - Female Northern Cardinal
Female Northern Cardinal
 Maui Birds - Chestnut Mannikin
Chestnut Mannikin
 Maui Birds - Nutmeg Mannikin
Nutmeg Mannikin
Maui Birds - House Finch
House Finch
 Maui Birds - Japanese White Eye
Japanese White Eye
 Maui Birds - Myna Bird
Myna Bird
Maui Birds - Spotted Dove
Spotted Dove
 Maui Birds - Ruddy Shelduck
Ruddy Shelduck
 Maui Birds - Gray Francolin
Gray Francolin
Maui Birds - Black Crowned Night Heron
Blackcrowned Night Heron
 Maui Birds - Cattle Egret
Cattle Egret
 Maui Birds - Black Necked Stilt
Black Necked Stilt
Maui Birds - Demoiselle Crane
Demoiselle Crane
 Maui Birds - Great Frigate
Great Frigate
 Maui Birds - Redtailed Tropic
Red Tailed Tropic Bird
Maui Birds - Nene
Nene
 Maui Birds - Mandarin Duck
Mandarin Duck
 Maui Birds - Maui Rooster
Maui Rooster
Maui Birds - Zebra Dove
Zebra Dove
 Maui Birds - Pacific Golden Plover
Pacific Golden Plover
 Maui Birds - Wandering Tattler
Wandering Tattler

Some of the best spots for Maui bird watching are Kanaha Park in Kahului, Kealia Ponds in Kihei, Hosmer's Grove in Haleakala National Park and the Waikamoi Nature Trail on the Road to Hana. It is also not uncommon to see a large number of beautiful Maui birds right on your hotel or condo grounds.

If you would like a chance to see Maui birds in a pristine setting, every Monday and Thursday at 9 AM (weather permitting), the Haleakala Nature Conservancy leads a three hour hike into the Waikamoi Cloud Forest. This is an excellent opportunity to do some Maui bird watching. The hike is roughly three miles and is mildly strenuous. This area of the park is closed to visitors not with the Nature Conservancy. This area of the park is often rainy and muddy, so be prepared with proper footwear, warm clothing and raingear. The hike is limited to 15 people and reservations are recommended at least one week in advance. To take advantage of this wonderful Maui bird watching opportunity call (808)572-4459.

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