'Anianiau
Magumma parva
VulnerableAves · 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