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Also known as the Hawaiian Petrel.
From the series of thirty-three prints, Living Endemic Birds of Hawaii, by Marian Berger.
From www.ifa.hawaii.edu and search: "The ‘Ua‘u, or Hawaiian petrel, which is on the federal endangered species list, is amedium-size gray and white seabird unique to the Hawaiian Islands. The birds arrive at their nests after nightfall, and unless caring for an egg, leave before dawn. Until about 40 years ago, the ‘Ua‘u were thought to be extinct. Dr. Duvall will present a multiyear study of the ‘Ua‘u. He will discuss the high-tech methods used to study these birds, as well as the surprising truth of how far they travel. ‘Ua‘u are uniquely Hawaiian, were of great importance to the people of the islands, and are currently the object of challenging and cutting-edge research to help assure their continued existence."
The Ua'u is a Pacific seabird that feeds on fish and squid. Human exploitation and predation by introduced species such as dogs, cats, and mongoose wiped out almost the entire Hawaii population in the 1930s. Removal of non-native species and recent habitat protection have helped improve breeding success in the Haleakala Crater on Maui, an important nesting site.
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