ʻAkohekohe
Palmeria dolei
Critically EndangeredAves · Passeriformes · Fringillidae
About
The ʻākohekohe, or crested honeycreeper, is a species of Hawaiian honeycreeper. It is endemic to the island of Maui in Hawaiʻi. The ʻākohekohe is susceptible to mosquito‐transmitted avian malaria and only breeds in high‐elevation wet forests.
Fun Fact
The ʻākohekohe (pronounced "ah ko-hay ko-hay") is the largest honeycreeper on Maui, at 6.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to the island of Maui in Hawaiʻi.
Diet
Nectarivore
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Destruction
- Pollution
- Invasive Species
- Over-Collection
- Climate Change