A linked hypertext work by Paul T Conneally featuring work by George Waring, hortensia anderson, Debra Woolard Bender, Sheila Windsor, Max Verhart, Robin Estil and Robert Wilson. The text on this page is an extract from: FREE-RANGING PARROT POPULATION OF HAIKU DISTRICT, MAUI, HAWAII by George Waring. Each paragraph is hyperlinked to a piece inspired by it.
The Haiku Parrots
To date, there is no evidence the population has fragmented or is using more
than one geographical area. Nevertheless, I and other observers have noted
the existing population does not always fly as a single flock; sometimes one
or two dozen will be together and later pairs or groups of four will fly
together. Permanent fragmentation would be anticipated as the population
increases in size, e.g., exceeding the roost site or forage capacity of the
area. The site where nesting occurs was not determined during this study.
Perhaps some, if not all, nesting occurs at the sea cliff; "The Founder's"
aviary is another possibility.