Hakalau Forest
Hakalau Forest is a protected montane and cloud forest along Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa slopes, famed for native bird conservation, ahana (Jackson's charmant), and rifted streams.
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Geography
| Address | Hakalau Forest NWR, Hawaii, USAHakalau Forest NWR |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Hawaii |
| Subregion | Central Pacific |
| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Hawaii County |
| District | Hakalau Forest NWR |
| Timezone | PacificHonolulu |
| Latitude | 20.04 |
| Longitude | -155.33 |
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4:14 PM LOCAL TIMEHakalau Forest is a high-elevation reserve perched between 900–1200 meters on the eastern slopes of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, across Hawaii's windward side. The landscape is a tapestry of *native ʻōhiʻa-lama rainforests and ridgetop woodlands, crossed by rifted streams that support rare fish and Lycopersicon species. Key wildlife highlights include threatened forest *parula and hakalau honeycreeper, as well as displays of ‘apapane and ʻiʻiwi, feeding on ʻōhiʻa nectar. Trails and quiet pull-offs provide opportunities for birdwatching, forest photography, and native plant encounters; guides or local rangers can assist with access and species identification.
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