ʻIʻiwi
Drepanis coccinea
VulnerableAves · Passeriformes · Fringillidae
About
The ʻiʻiwi or scarlet honeycreeper, is a species of Hawaiian honeycreeper. The ʻiʻiwi is a highly recognizable symbol of Hawaii.
Fun Fact
The largest populations of ʻiʻiwi inhabit Hawaiʻi Island, followed by Maui with the greatest numbers in East Maui, and fewer than 1% of ʻiʻiwi remain on Kauaʻi.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Eat small arthropods.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change