It was one month ago today that strong winds toppled trees across Oahu, including one that damaged a bird enclosure at the Honolulu Zoo.

Two birds escaped and one is still missing.

His name is Najuma. He and his friend Martha escaped from the Zoo after a tree damaged their enclosure. There was a third bird who didn’t try and escape.

Martha ended up returning to the zoo, but the rebellious teenage male is still on the loose and is believed to be in the surrounding area.

“The most credible report was at least two and a half weeks ago by Kapiolani Park in the area around the bathrooms by the tennis courts,” said Honolulu Zoo Director Linda Santos.

“We haven’t had any more recent reports so we’re a little concerned,” she said.

Najuma is about two-and-a-half feet tall. He’s mostly black with white flight feathers and has a red face and neck.

Although he’s been spotted in trees, you might have a better chance of spotting him on the ground.

“They spend a lot of time ironically on the ground foraging for food, that’s why they’re called a ground hornbill but they are capable of flight,” Santos said.

Santos said African ground hornbills can hunt geckos, baby birds and small chickens. However, Najuma is more likely to hunt small rodents like mice or rats.

Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell is also asking the public to keep their ears and eyes open for Najuma.

“We love this animal…We want him back so he can join his mates,” Mayor Caldwell said.

Santos said Najuma will try and stay away from people so if you see him, don’t try and chase him.

If you see Najuma, you’re asked to call the Honolulu Zoo or 911 right away.

“We haven’t given up on him and we’re hoping that we can still sight him and get him back to the zoo, it’s really important to us to get him back,” Santos said.

