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Patterns of tree use by birds pre- and post-koa moth outbreak, Hawaii Island, 2013-2014 Observers at Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge recorded the use by birds of koa (Acacia koa) and ohia (Metrosideros polymorpha) trees in two sites that were recovering from ungulate disturbance and two reforestation sites where trees had been planted. Observations were made pre- and post-defoliation of koa trees by koa moths (Scotorythra paludicola) during 2013. Focal trees at each site were selected haphazardly and observed for 2 minutes to determine the total number individual birds that visited the tree. Birds were counted when they were already present or as they flew into a tree during the 2-minute period, regardless of whether they departed before the end of the observation period. Birds were identified... Categories: Data; Tags: Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, Hawaii Island, biota, body mass, diet, All tags... habitat use, insect outbreak, Fewer tags