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Home Introduction Ecoregion Conservation Targets Viability Goals Portfolio TNC Action Sites Threats Strategies Acknowledgements ▫ Tables Maps & Figures CPT Database Appendices Glossary Sources . ![]() Seabird nesting
concentrations comprise a conservation target based on geospatial
concentrations
of species with special threats and management needs.
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Hawaiian Seabird Nesting Concentrations
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Distribution of Nesting Concentrations
Seabird nesting concentrations are distributed among the main islands, but are not currently well developed on the islands of Hawai`i, Lāna`i, Kaho`olawe, and Ni`ihau. Most nesting sites occur in areas not dominated by native vegetation, often these are rugged cliffy areas, relatively remote points, or offshore islets. The main factors seem to be areas relatively free from predation by mammals, and relatively undisturbed by human traffic. Thus the seabird nesting conservation areas typically lie outside of all native ecological systems, with the exception of some coastal vegetation areas. We selected for the ecoregion portfolio so that all of the most viable examples are represented for each of the islands. The islands bearing portfolio seabird nesting concentrations are listed here, and maps of the concentrations are affered below. ![]() KAUAI STRATIFICATION
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Maps
of the Hawaiian seabird
concentrations (in red dots) with native ecosystems (in green) are
provided
below. ![]() Seabird nesting concentrations on O'ahu ![]() Seabird nesting concentrations on Kaua'i ![]() Seabird nesting concentrations on and near Ni'ihau ![]() Seabird nesting concentration near Kaho'olawe ![]() |
![]() Seabird nesting concentrations on Hawai'i island (in red dots) ![]() Seabird nesting concentrations on Maui ![]() Seabird nesting concentration on Lāna'i ![]() Seabird nesting concentration on Moloka'i ![]() Statewide seabird nesting concentrations |
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