Present

The Hawaiians got the feathers from the native birds. Today these birds like i'iwi, o'o, mamo, apapane, nae and ahu'ula are extinct or either suffering declining populations. The feathers were used for making leis. These Hawaiian native birds were victims of prey and habitat destruction. Predator animals like the rat, dog, cat and mongoose were introduced. Alien birds also brought various diseases like chicken pox and malaria. The things that are made today out of feathers are neckties, pins, flowers, combs, hats, earrings, fans, belts, broaches, chokers, feather standers (kahili), gourd rattles ('uli 'uli), and anklets and bracelets (kupe'e).