The pueo (Asio flammeus sandwichensis) is a subspecies of the short-eared owl and is endemic to Hawaii. The pueo is one of the more famous of the various physical forms assumed by ʻaumākua (ancestor spirits) in Hawaiian culture.

The pueo, or Hawaiian short-eared owl, is an endemic subspecies of the nearly pandemic short-eared owl (Asio flammeus; Family: Strigidae). The species is thought to have colonized the Hawaiian Islands sometime after the arrival of Polynesians.

Though there are many varieties of owls found all over the world, there are only two species of owls in Hawaii. There’s the native Hawaiian Short-eared Owl, or the Pueo, and the non-native Barn Owl.

2016年6月21日 · If you’ve ever caught sight of a pueo, the Hawaiian short-eared owl, perched and looking at you with its wide, intense stare, or seen one flying in the air with its elongated wings, swooping over a large, grassy field, you know immediately that you’ve just witnessed something special.

The Pueo (Asio flammeus sandwichensis) is a unique and mysterious bird of prey that is native to Hawaii. With its distinctive yellow eyes and brown feathers, this owl is a symbol of wisdom and grace in Hawaiian culture.

2024年11月14日 · Have you seen unforgettable owls in Hawaii? Read on for new work happening at the University of Hawaii. The revered Hawaiian sub-species of short-eared owls is known as Pueo. Owls in Hawaii (both barn owls and Pueo) can be seen near roads, and on telephone poles, and will land on a road looking for rodents and discarded food.

In Hawaii, the mysterious allure of owls—from the native Pueo to the introduced Barn Owl—embodies the islands’ rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. Their survival hinges on balanced conservation efforts, uniting communities in safeguarding these majestic birds.

The majestic pueo is Hawaiʻi’s endemic owl. At about 15-inches tall, they are brown and beige with dark brown streaks and piercing yellow eyes. Unlike other owls, you’ll see pueo hunting during the day in open pastures and forests.

2021年8月8日 · Amber-eyed, black-billed, and quietly strong, pueo are a sight to behold—particularly on the slopes surrounding Haleakala, where switchback roads lead to a stunning summit that seems to be devoid of life beyond the rare and wonderful silversword.

SPECIES INFORMATION: The pueo, or Hawaiian Short-eared Owl, is an endemic subspecies of the widespread Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus; Family: Strigidae). The pueo is thought to have colonized the Hawaiian Islands sometime after the arrival of Polynesians.