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Preparing for release to the wild on Saturday, October 25th. Palila (1307) is one of seven new young condors, all approximately 1.5 years old, that arrived at the San Simeon Release Pen September 15. These magnificent birds were transferred from the LA Zoo and have settled into their new temporary home as some of the wild condors are popping by with curiosity and a warm welcome. The new group includes females: 'Alalā (1265), Nēnē (1289), Mōlī (1300), Bernie (1302), Palila (1307), Koloa (1312), and male, Huckleberry (1290).
Palila (pa-LEE-la), named after the critically endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper, earned her name because she’s small and sweet— just like her namesake. The tiniest member of the group, Palila (1307) holds her own socially, fitting comfortably in the middle of the hierarchy. She’s not pushy, but confident and steady, and has quickly become a favorite among the interns.
Palila (pa-LEE-la), named after the critically endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper, earned her name because she’s small and sweet— just like her namesake. The tiniest member of the group, Palila (1307) holds her own socially, fitting comfortably in the middle of the hierarchy. She’s not pushy, but confident and steady, and has quickly become a favorite among the interns.
