Historical Migration of Native Hawaiian Birds

This version shows the historical arrival and spread of native Hawaiian birds across the island chain, ending with adaptation and survival on the Big Island. It is based on the idea that many Hawaiian native birds were descended from a small number of colonizing ancestors rather than making regular seasonal migrations between islands.

Simulation Controls

Era
Open Ocean
Current Phase
Arrival
Island Focus
None yet
Survival
100%
Adaptation
Low
Status
Ready
What this demonstrates:
Long-distance colonization Island-to-island spread Adaptation to habitats Big Island survival pressures