Research conducted by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has revealed that the majority of documented deaths of the Pueo, or Hawaiian short-eared owl, are due to trauma from vehicle collisions.
This study highlights the significant impact of human activity on native wildlife in Hawaiʻi, raising concerns about the conservation of this species.
The findings, published on June 29, 2026, call for increased awareness and measures to protect these owls from vehicular hazards.