Kauaʻi ʻAmakihi
Chlorodrepanis stejnegeri
Conservation Status
EndangeredAves · Passeriformes · Fringillidae
About
The Kauaʻi ʻamakihi is a species of Hawaiian honeycreepers endemic to Kauaʻi in the family Fringillidae. The species Hawaiian name is associated with is Kihikihi, or kihi, which stems from the word amakihi. Kihikihi, meaning curved, makes a reference to the bill of the Kauaʻi ʻamakihi. The Kauaʻi ʻamakihi has similar physical features to an extinct species, the Kauaʻi nukupuʻu. When flying or feeding, the Kaua'i 'amakihi lets out a distinguishing tweet.
Fun Fact
The species Hawaiian name is associated with is Kihikihi, or kihi, which stems from the word amakihi.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to the island of Kauaʻi The Kaua'i 'amakihi resides in the higher elevations of the Kaua'i mountains usually above 600 meters in elevation.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease