Kauaʻi field guide
Kauaʻi Birds
Kauaʻi’s bird records span native forest birds, seabirds, waterbirds, introduced species and historical records. Use the illustrated entries to compare common and scientific names, read identification details and follow the sources behind each account.
Occurrence and evidence notes
Occurrence and conservation status are specific to each record and its evidence date. A historical record does not establish that a species is living on the island today. Open a record for its habitat information, threats, conservation context and stated uncertainties.
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Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Snow Goose (Anser caerulescens) is recorded as a vagrant on Kauaʻi in the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist. This is a documented island occurrence, not a claim of an individual sighting in 2026.
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) appears in the wider Hawaiian bird catalog, but the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist has no Kauaʻi occurrence code for it. An island-specific record is needed before claiming local presence.
Snowy Owl
Bubo scandiaca
Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiaca) appears in the wider Hawaiian bird catalog, but the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist has no Kauaʻi occurrence code for it. An island-specific record is needed before claiming local presence.
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) appears in the wider Hawaiian bird catalog, but the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist has no Kauaʻi occurrence code for it. An island-specific record is needed before claiming local presence.
Sooty Shearwater
Ardenna grisea
Sooty Shearwater (Ardenna grisea) is recorded as a migrant or nonbreeding visitor on Kauaʻi in the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist. This is a documented island occurrence, not a claim of an individual sighting in 2026.
Sooty Tern
Onychoprion fuscatus
Sooty Tern (Onychoprion fuscatus) is recorded as a migrant or nonbreeding visitor on Kauaʻi in the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist. This is a documented island occurrence, not a claim of an individual sighting in 2026.
Sora
Porzana carolina
Sora (Porzana carolina) appears in the wider Hawaiian bird catalog, but the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist has no Kauaʻi occurrence code for it. An island-specific record is needed before claiming local presence.
South Polar Skua
Stercorarius maccormicki
South Polar Skua (Stercorarius maccormicki) is recorded as a migrant or nonbreeding visitor on Kauaʻi in the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist. This is a documented island occurrence, not a claim of an individual sighting in 2026.
Spotted Dove
Streptopelia chinensis
Spotted Dove (Streptopelia chinensis) is recorded as a naturalized resident or reintroduced population on Kauaʻi in the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist. This is a documented island occurrence, not a claim of an individual sighting in
Spotted Redshank
Tringa erythropus
Spotted Redshank (Tringa erythropus) appears in the wider Hawaiian bird catalog, but the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist has no Kauaʻi occurrence code for it. An island-specific record is needed before claiming local presence.
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) is recorded as a vagrant on Kauaʻi in the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist. This is a documented island occurrence, not a claim of an individual sighting in 2026.
Stejneger’s Petrel
Pterodroma longirostris
Stejneger’s Petrel (Pterodroma longirostris) appears in the wider Hawaiian bird catalog, but the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist has no Kauaʻi occurrence code for it. An island-specific record is needed before claiming local presence.
Steller’s Sea-Eagle
Haliaeetus pelagicus
Steller’s Sea-Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) appears in the wider Hawaiian bird catalog, but the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist has no Kauaʻi occurrence code for it. An island-specific record is needed before claiming local presence.
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus) appears in the wider Hawaiian bird catalog, but the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist has no Kauaʻi occurrence code for it. An island-specific record is needed before claiming local presence.
Streaked Shearwater
Calonectris leucomelas
Streaked Shearwater (Calonectris leucomelas) is recorded as a vagrant on Kauaʻi in the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist. This is a documented island occurrence, not a claim of an individual sighting in 2026.
Surf Scoter
Melanitta perspicillata
Surf Scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) is recorded as a vagrant on Kauaʻi in the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist. This is a documented island occurrence, not a claim of an individual sighting in 2026.
Surfbird
Calidris virgata
Surfbird (Calidris virgata) appears in the wider Hawaiian bird catalog, but the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist has no Kauaʻi occurrence code for it. An island-specific record is needed before claiming local presence.
Tahiti Petrel
Pseudobulweria rostrata
Tahiti Petrel (Pseudobulweria rostrata) is recorded as a migrant or nonbreeding visitor on Kauaʻi in the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist. This is a documented island occurrence, not a claim of an individual sighting in 2026.
Terek Sandpiper
Xenus cinereus
Terek Sandpiper (Xenus cinereus) appears in the wider Hawaiian bird catalog, but the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist has no Kauaʻi occurrence code for it. An island-specific record is needed before claiming local presence.
Tristram’s Storm-Petrel
Oceanodroma tristrami
Tristram’s Storm-Petrel (Oceanodroma tristrami) is recorded as a migrant or nonbreeding visitor on Kauaʻi in the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist. This is a documented island occurrence, not a claim of an individual sighting in 2026.
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) is recorded as a vagrant on Kauaʻi in the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist. This is a documented island occurrence, not a claim of an individual sighting in 2026.
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus) is recorded as a vagrant on Kauaʻi in the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist. This is a documented island occurrence, not a claim of an individual sighting in 2026.
Ula-ai-hawane
Ciridops anna
Ula-ai-hawane (Ciridops anna) appears in the wider Hawaiian bird catalog, but the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist has no Kauaʻi occurrence code for it. An island-specific record is needed before claiming local presence.
Varied Tit
Parus varius
Varied Tit (Parus varius) is recorded as an extirpated locally on Kauaʻi in the Bishop Museum's 2017 island checklist. This is a documented island occurrence, not a claim of an individual sighting in 2026.
