Chelsea Java Salas

In general, the community are very supportive. The alala are culturally important to Native Hawaiians. Alala is regarded as an almakua, or a family guardian, and they provide protection for your family. We all Want Hawaii to have this experience with the birds, to see this magnificent bird with beautiful, shiny, dark feathers, and to hear their distinct cause, which is unique.

You'll never hear anything like it in today's forest.

You'll never hear anything like it in today's forest.

You'll never hear anything like it in today's forest.