Pacific Islands Project Highlights Keahou and Maui Bird Conservation Centers The Keahou (Big Island) and Maui Bird Conservation Centers were established in 1993 and 1996, respectively, and are funded by government, nonprofit, and commercial agencies, as well as individual donors. The Centers are managed by The Peregrine Fund, a nonprofit organization devoted to studying and the captive breeding of rare and endangered birds. The program propagates `alala and other species of endangered Hawaiian forest birds such as the puaiohi, Hawaii `akepa, Hawaii creeper, palila, Maui parrotbill, `akohekohe, nene, and the non-endangered Hawaii `elepaio. 1,500 Hawaiian students visit the program each year to learn more about conservation in Hawaii. Projects Highlights Home Page Top of Page