Hawai'i 'Elepaio (Chasiempis sandwichensis) — Near Threatened Aves

Hawai'i 'Elepaio

Chasiempis sandwichensis

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Aves · Passeriformes · Monarchidae

About

The Hawaiʻi ʻelepaio, also Hawaiian ʻelepaio, is a monarch flycatcher found on the Big Island of Hawaii. Until 2010, all three ʻelepaio species, the Kauaʻi ʻelepaio, the Oʻahu ʻelepaio and this species were considered conspecific.

Fun Fact

Due to destruction of most of its habitat, it is the rarest Big Island subspecies, with a population of 2,000–2,500 birds.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the māmane (Sophora chrysophylla ) – naio (Myoporum sandwicense) dry forest on the leeward slopes of Mauna Kea.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Hunting and Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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