Moku Manu
Moku Manu, or Bird Island in the Hawaiian language, is an offshore islet of Oahu, three-quarters of a mile off Mokapu Peninsula. Moku Manu and an adjacent small islet are connected by an underwater dike. The island was formed from debris flung from a vent of the nearby Kailua Volcano. Its highest point is 202 feet (62 m) high, bordered by near-vertical cliffs on many sides. Moku Manu is protected as a state seabird sanctuary like its neighbors to the south, Manana, Kāohikaipu, and Mōkōlea Rock. Regardless, landing by boat is nearly impossible due to the lack of a safe beach.
 Moku Manu from the air | |
  Moku Manu Moku Manu within Hawaii  Moku Manu Moku Manu (Hawaii) | |
| Etymology | "Bird Island" in Hawaiian |
|---|---|
| Geography | |
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Highest elevation | 202 ft (61.6 m) |
| Administration | |
United States | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
Moku Manu's isolated nature makes it an excellent nesting site. Eleven species of seabird nest on Moku Manu, along with several species of migrating shorebird.
See also
External links
- Offshore Islets Restoration Committee
Media related to Moku Manu at Wikimedia Commons
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