Multiple species of ʻŌhiʻa trees thrive in native rainforests throughout the islands. With its honeycreeper beak, the ʻIʻiwi feed off ʻŌhiʻa lehua blossoms (pictured). Unfortunately, ʻIʻiwi and other native birds are threatened by avian malaria spread by mosquitoes.
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The Asian American Studies Center acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (Los Angeles basin, So. Channel Islands) and pay our respects to the honuukvetam (ancestors), ‘ahiihirom (elders), and ‘eyoohiinkem (relatives/relations) past, present, and emerging.
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