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A small bird stands on the sandy beach near gentle ocean waves.

‘Ūlili – Wandering Tattler

Two long-billed curlews walking on sandy ground.

Kioea – Bristle-thighed Curlew

A small shorebird with mottled feathers stands on rocky ground near another bird.

Hunakai – Sanderling

A group of birds resting on a sandy beach near gentle waves.

‘Akekeke – Ruddy Turnstone

A close-up of a plover bird walking on grass.

Kōlea – Pacific Golden-Plover

A white bird with a red beak flying against a clear blue sky.

Koa‘e ‘ula – Red-tailed Tropicbird

A black bird building its nest on a tree branch.

Noio – Black Noddy

A brown noddy bird perched on a branch against a green background.

Noio Kōhā – Brown Noddy

A black bird resting among rough, mossy rocks and soil.

‘Ou – Bulwer’s Petrel

A black and white bird resting on green grass with yellow flowers.

Nunulu – Bonin Petrel