Birding in Hawai‘i

Below are recommendations for birding sites on various islands. For assistance with bird identification, please refer to the 7th edition of our Hawaiʻi’s Birds book, available in our online store. It is organized by habitat and includes photos, distributions, descriptions, voices, and habits of the native and introduced birds in Hawaiʻi today.

More resources for birdwatching and bird conservation include FB groups like Hawaiʻi Birdwatching or Hawaiʻi Bird Lovers, which are independent of the Hawai‘i Audubon Society. Members (beginner through experienced birders) share their observations, sightings, anecdotes, questions, and articles related to birding within the islands.

Download our new Hawaiʻi’s Birds field check list for free.