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Resource Title: The Forest Jewels of Hawaiʻi: Native Bird Coloring Book | Department of Land and Natural Resources
Organization: Department of Land and Natural Resources
Description:

This resource is a printable coloring book featuring Hawaiʻi’s native forest birds. It combines coloring pages with short species profiles, island and habitat information, cultural notes, and links for learning bird songs and seeing photos. The book was originally produced in 1996 and updated in 2024 to raise awareness of endangered Hawaiian forest birds and their habitats.

Target Audience: Educators, Facilitators, K-5, Pre-K - 2nd grade
Instructional Roles: Enrichment, Hook activity, Ongoing activity
Environment: Classroom, Self-guided
Content Type: Craft / Art activity, Image Directory, Publications
Type Of Engagement: Create, Observe, Play / Explore, Reflect
Format: Images, PDF Guide
Activity:

Native Forest Bird Coloring and Identification
Students color pages featuring Hawaiian forest birds while reading short descriptions about each bird’s appearance, habitat, island range, and ecological or cultural importance. The book can be paired with bird-song listening, species comparison, or discussion about why native forest birds need protection.

Topics Covered:
  • Native Hawaiian forest birds
  • Bird identification and physical traits
  • Endemic and native species in Hawaiʻi
  • Island distribution and forest habitats
  • Threats to native birds
  • Invasive species and mosquito-borne disease
  • Hawaiian cultural significance of forest birds
  • Forest bird conservation and habitat protection

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