He ʻIo Au
"I am an ʻIo"
A community science initiative dedicated to celebrating and protecting Hawaiʻi's endemic hawk through research, education, and collective action.
About He ʻIo Au
Our mission is to blend community engagement, cultural education, and conservation to protect the sacred ʻIo through collaborative research and advocacy.
Community Science
Engage with our community to collect valuable data about ʻIo sightings across Hawaiʻi, contributing to research and conservation efforts that impact policy and protection.
Cultural Significance
Learn about the cultural importance of the ʻIo in Hawaiian traditions and its role as an ʻaumakua (family guardian) through stories, legends, and cultural practices.
Conservation
Support efforts to protect the ʻIo and its habitat through education, awareness campaigns, and community involvement in habitat restoration projects.
Recent ʻIo Sightings
Explore recent Hawaiian hawk sightings reported by our community members across the islands, helping us track population distribution and habitat use.
Hawaiian ʻIo Sightings
Updated daily | 120+ sightings
Interactive Map Coming Soon
Our team is working on an advanced mapping system that will display real-time sightings and historical data.
Most Recent
North Shore, Oʻahu (2 days ago)
Most Active Area
Volcano, Hawaiʻi Island
Total Reports
183 in 2025
Every sighting you report helps our conservation efforts
Community Stories
Read the latest stories, insights, and updates from our community members and researchers.
Tracking ʻIo Movement Patterns
New research reveals fascinating insights into the seasonal movement patterns of Hawaiian Hawks...
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Community Spotlight: School Outreach
Local schools are getting involved in ʻIo conservation through our educational programs...
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Habitat Restoration Success
Recent efforts to restore native forest areas have shown promising results for ʻIo populations...
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