Angela Kepler

Angela Kay Kepler (born 1943) is a New Zealand-born naturalist and author. She is a graduate of the University of Canterbury, New Zealand and has a master's degree from the University of Hawaii and a doctorate from Cornell University, New York in 1972.[1] She also studied at Oxford University.

She has conducted research in Hawaii, Alaska, Russia and the Caribbean. Two bird species have been named for her: the elfin-woods warbler (Setophaga angelae), a Puerto Rican endemic;[2] and the extinct Hawaiian rail Porzana keplerorum.

She has a farm on Maui and grows some 32 different banana varieties.[3]

Bibliography

Publications by Angela Kepler[4]

  • The World of Bananas in Hawaii: Then and Now - 2012
  • West Maui: A Natural History Guide - 2007
  • Haleakala: From Summit to Sea - 2005
  • A Pocket Guide To Maui's Hana Highway: A Visitor's Guide - May 2004
  • Exotic Tropicals of Hawaii: Heliconias, Gingers, Anthuriums, and Decorative Foliage - 1999
  • Hawaiian Heritage Plants - 1998
  • Maui's Floral Splendor - 1995
  • Haleakala: A Guide to the Mountain - 1992
  • Majestic Molokai: A Nature Lover's Guide - 1992
  • Sunny South Maui: A Guide to Kihwailea & Makena Including Kahoolawe - 1992
  • Trees of Hawai'i - 1991
  • Proteas in Hawaii - 1988

References
  1. https://newcatalog.library.cornell.edu/catalog/75359
  2. Kepler, C. B.; Parkes, K. C. (1972). "A new species of warbler (Parulidae) from Puerto Rico" (PDF). The Auk. 89 (1): 1–18.
  3. Kia‘i Moku: Banana bunchy-top virus poses threat to plants in Hawaii, Lissa Fox, Maui News, February 13, 2011
  4. "Authors: Angela Kay Kepler". AllBookstores.com.
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