ʻIʻiwi (Drepanis coccinea) — Vulnerable Aves

ʻIʻiwi

Drepanis coccinea

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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