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The Hawaiian Gallinule, or ʻalae ʻula, is an endangered waterbird that will increasingly be found inhabiting our urban areas. By searching through Hawaiian newspapers, Lukanicole Zavas found the 'alae 'ula to be respected as 'āumakua (family god)
https://cms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/NewsLetter/%ca%bbalae-%ca%bbula