George Wallace will introduce us to the vibrant, tropical world of Hawaii's native birds. Among the most endangered birds in the world, these native species are facing threats including habitat loss and avian disease spread by non-native mosquitoes. Fortunately, Hawaiian birds are also the focus of cutting-edge conservation efforts led by multiple federal, state, and local agencies and organizations, including American Bird Conservancy. Conservation of Hawaiian birds was one of Wallace’s main projects during his 40-year career in bird conservation.

Learn about the American Bird Conservancy’s ongoing work on multiple fronts to restore native habitats, protect Hawaiian birds from invasive predators, and better understand threats in order to develop new conservation strategies, and address the existential threat of avian malaria.

George Wallace has been active in wildlife research and conservation for over 40 years, working on projects from bird migration monitoring in Canada and California to seabird breeding biology in Antarctica to protecting habitat for endangered bird species throughout the world’s tropics. George recently retired from American Bird Conservancy where he served in multiple capacities over 18 years including as Vice President for International Programs, Vice President for Oceans and Islands, Chief Conservation Officer, and Director of International Programs and Partnerships. In an emeritus role, he is now an ABC Ambassador assisting with public outreach and web and print publications.