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Animal Species

ʻIo (Hawaiian Hawk)

The ʻio (Buteo solitarius) is Hawaii’s only native raptor and a symbol of royalty in Hawaiian culture. This powerful hawk is an agile hunter, preying on small birds, rodents, and insects. Once listed as endangered, the ʻio has made a recovery and is now classified as near-threatened. It remains an important predator in maintaining the balance of Hawaii’s ecosystems.

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