ʻAkohekohe

Palmeria dolei

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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