The Kaua’i ‘O’o bird, native to Hawaii’s beautiful Kaua’i island, faced extinction due to human actions. The heartbreaking last call of the male bird was recorded in 1987. Habitat destruction, along with the threat of invasive species and diseases, played a devastating role in its decline. Despite valiant efforts to find more of its kind, the species was declared extinct. | History In Pictures

1.2K views · 48K reactions | In 1987, the last Kaua'i 'O'o bird sang out his haunting song for a female that would never come. Soon he would be extinct. Tragically, 90% of Hawaii's unique bird species are gone forever. Of those that remain, 70% are critically endangered. #birds #extinct #endangered #conservation #animals #nature #wildlife #protect #hawaii | Jeff Corwin | Facebook