The Ko’ko’ is a large rail, standing 11 to 12 inches or about 28 centimeters tall. It lived in secondary forested areas mixed with grasslands and limestone forest, especially the edges near grassy areas.
Nosa’ live in native limestone and ravine forest trees as well as tangantangan thickets. Nests are placed high in the tree canopy and are made of grass lined with hair or small roots.
The limestone and ravine forests of Guam have historically supported 14 species of terrestrial birds. Two of these 14 birds are endemic to Guam at the species level. Five bird species are endemic at the sub-species level. One of the endemic species is now extinct. Seven have been extirpated from the island.
Native Forest Birds of Guam Read Post »
At 13 degrees north latitude and 144 degrees east longitude, the island of Guam is the largest in size (214 square miles), the most populated, and the southernmost of the 15 Mariana Islands in the western Pacific Ocean. In addition, the Marianas archipelago is a significant physiographic boundary with the Pacific Ocean Basin found on the eastern edge of the Philippine tectonic plate.
These maps of Guam were put together with the intent to illustrate the evolution of the cartography of Guam.
Editor’s note: This glossary was reprinted from ”Cultural Traditions,” of the Hale’-ta Series, with permission from the Department of CHamoru Affairs, Government of Guam. Alåguan- Åtgedon CHamoru Word English Meaning
Hale’-ta: CHamoru/Chamorro Cultural Glossary Read Post »
Guampedia acknowledges organizations and individuals for photo contributions used to develop the Guampedia / Guam History Timeline.
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Guam, the largest and southernmost of the Mariana Islands chain, has a unique and complex cultural history.
Guam’s Seven Historical Eras Read Post »
The Guam seal is an oval outlined in red that tapers and comes to two pointed ends. This shape is in reference to the ancient Chamorro slingstone, a weapon skillfully wielded by the ancient Chamorros.
Guam Seal and Flag Read Post »
The composition of the Guam Hymn was greatly influenced by the socio-cultural and political history of pre-World War II Guam during the Naval Era. It was a time when the island was administered by Naval governors and the speaking and writing of the CHamoru language was discouraged.
Guam Hymn / Fanohge CHamoru Read Post »
