Long ago, Laysan finches, a native honeycreeper known for its brown and yellow plumage and varied songs, were found throughout the Hawaiian islands. Today, however, only about 18, 000 of the ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A team from a Hawaii-based nonprofit organization returned to Honolulu after removing over 70,000 pounds of debris from Midway Atoll. The crew from the Papahanaumokuakea ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. COURTESY DAN RAPP /USFWS Wisdom, the approximately 74-year-old Laysan albatross, stands at the center over her recently laid egg ...

A 75-year-old bird has returned to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge for the 2025/2026 nesting season. She is the oldest known wild bird ever recorded and remains an active breeder. The Laysan ...

As of late 2025, Wisdom the albatross continues to defy expectations for bird longevity. First banded in 1956, this 75-year-old avian marvel has spent more than seven decades returning to Midway Atoll ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Kooser covers the quirky side of science and space. Wisdom the Laysan albatross is a special bird. At age 74, she’s the ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. “We are truly grateful to the U.S. Coast Guard and their ...

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Laysan finches, also known as ekupuu in Hawaiian, were once found throughout the main Hawaiian isles but can now only be found at Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. Known for their varied ...