Hawaii Island bird response to koa moth outbreak, 2013-2014
Dates
Publication Date
2021-02-17
Start Date
2013-02-26
End Date
2013-08-15
Citation
Banko, P.C., Peck, R.W., and Paxton, E.H., 2021, Hawaii Island bird response to koa moth outbreak, 2013-2014: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P9CKV8QM.
Summary
This data release includes metadata and tabular data that document the responses of birds to changes in habitat conditions before and after koa (Acacia koa) defoliation by koa moths (Scotorythra paludicola). Data sets document changes in the (1) use of tree species, (2) arthropod composition of diets, and (3) body mass.
Summary
This data release includes metadata and tabular data that document the responses of birds to changes in habitat conditions before and after koa (Acacia koa) defoliation by koa moths (Scotorythra paludicola). Data sets document changes in the (1) use of tree species, (2) arthropod composition of diets, and (3) body mass.
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Koa Moth Outbreak, Bird Response, Landing Page.xml Original FGDC Metadata
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Iiwi_Responded_to_Koa_Moth_Outbreak.jpg “The endangered `I`iwi responded to the koa moth outbreak. Photo: USGS.”
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Related External Resources
Type: Related Primary Publication
Banko, P., Peck, R., Yelenik, S., Paxton, E., Bonaccorso, F., Montoya-Aiona, K. and Foote, D., 2016, Dynamics and ecological consequences of the 2013-2014 Koa moth outbreak at Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge
Banko, P.C., Peck, R.W., Yelenik, S.G., Paxton, E.H., Bonaccorso, F., Montoya‐Aiona, K., Hughes, R.F., and Perakis, S., 2022, Hypotheses and lessons from a native moth outbreak in a low‐diversity, tropical rainforest: Ecosphere, v. 13, no. 2, https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.3926.
Data were collected to document changes in the resource use and physical condition of birds due to a rare but massive outbreak of koa moths at Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, an important area for bird conservation in Hawaii. Resource managers will be better able to understand forest bird community function and resiliency in the aftermath of this major ecological perturbation.
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The endangered `I`iwi responded to the koa moth outbreak. Photo: USGS.