'Anianiau

Magumma parva

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · Passeriformes · Fringillidae

About

The ʻAnianiau is a tiny Hawaiian honeycreeper endemic to upper-elevation forests on Kauaʻi. The smallest of all Hawaiian honeycreepers, it uses its short, slightly curved bill to probe flowers for nectar.

Fun Fact

At just 9–10 cm long, the ʻAnianiau is the smallest Hawaiian honeycreeper — its fine curved bill is perfectly shaped to probe ʻōhiʻa blossoms without piercing the base of the flower.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in mesic and wet forests at elevations above 600 m (2,000 ft) on the island of Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi.

Diet

Nectarivore — feeds primarily on nectar from ʻōhiʻa lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha) blossoms, supplemented with small arthropods.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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