Critically Endangered Bird Believed Dead Spotted Alive in Hawaiian Islands

On the slopes of a Maui volcano last Wednesday, a golden, thick-billed bird assumed to have passed away more than 1.5 years prior was spotted alive. According to Newsweek, the discovery is providing scientists hope for the critically endangered species.

According to Newsweek, the kiwikiu's distinctive song was identified by Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources researcher Zach Pezzillo last Wednesday before he saw the welcoming sight on a reserve that includes the Haleakal volcano.