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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Hawaii
Tropical islands, volcanic landscapes, coasts, seabirds
Hawaii's wildlife experience is shaped by tropical coastlines, volcanic terrain, lush valleys, and ocean habitats, with families more likely to think in terms of seabirds, marine life, and unique island ecosystems.
Sightings
448
Places
78
Species
122
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Hawaii
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Hawaii.
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Jun 6, 2026
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Photo attribution
(c) Damien Wallace, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
Jun 6, 2026
i
Photo attribution
(c) Damien Wallace, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
Jun 6, 2026
i
Photo attribution
(c) Damien Wallace, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
Jun 6, 2026
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Photo attribution
(c) Damien Wallace, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Hawaii.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Hawaii's guide into an actual day out.
Park30 sightings12 species
Hawaii, US
Maui Nui Botanical Gardens
You might spot Black-Necked Stilt and Red Junglefowl.
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Park29 sightings12 species
Hawaii, US
McBryde Garden
You might spot Brown Anole, Red-Crested Cardinal, and Gold Dust Day Gecko.
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Park27 sightings12 species
Hawaii, US
Moir Gardens
You might spot Brown Anole, Red-Crested Cardinal, and Gold Dust Day Gecko.
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Zoo26 sightings12 species
Hawaii, US
Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo
You might spot Gold Dust Day Gecko, Sea Turtle, and Saffron Finch.
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Park25 sightings12 species
Hawaii, US
Lihue Civic Center Historic District
You might spot Red Junglefowl, Brown Anole, and Common Gallinule.
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Park22 sightings12 species
Hawaii, US
Allerton Garden
You might spot Brown Anole, Gold Dust Day Gecko, and Red-Crested Cardinal.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Hawaii
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Hawaii.
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Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Hawaii
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Hawaii.
Birds
Birding in Hawaii
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Hawaii.
171 Sightings29 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Hawaii
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Hawaii.
110 Sightings56 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Hawaii
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Hawaii feel richer.
35 Sightings17 Species
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