HI SR107

Designates August 8, 2023, as Hawaiian Honeycreepers Celebration Day throughout Hawaii.

Acknowledges that 95 of 142 endemic Hawaiian bird species have become extinct, with only 17 of 50+ honeycreeper species remaining, and 12 of those designated as critically endangered or threatened.

Identifies threats to honeycreepers including habitat loss, invasive species, avian malaria transmitted by mosquitoes introduced to Hawaii in 1826, and climate warming that enables mosquitoes to move into high-elevation refuges.

Recognizes honeycreepers as integral to Hawaii's ecosystems, culture, and traditional Hawaiian relationships with native birds, as well as their ecological roles as pollinators, seed dispersers, and pest managers.

Encourages people, organizations, and government to observe the day with activities and ceremonies to strengthen support for honeycreeper conservation efforts.