ʻAkikiki
NameʻAkikiki
Common NameʻAkikiki
Scientific NameOreomystis bairdi
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)14.5
Plumage DetailsAdults are dull grayish-brown on their upperparts, with a paler, grayish-white to buffy-white underside. They possess a short, straight, pale pinkish bill and pale legs. Juveniles have similar plumage but may exhibit a slight yellowish wash.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rapid, high-pitched trill. Calls include a sharp 'chip' or 'tchip' note, and a rapid 'wit-wit-wit' vocalization.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Kauaʻi, Hawaii, primarily found in the high-elevation native wet montane forests of the Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Drab grayish-brown plumage, Short, straight, pale pinkish bill, Active foraging on tree trunks and branches, Endemic to Kauaʻi
Description
The ʻAkikiki is a small, drab Hawaiian honeycreeper endemic to Kauaʻi. It actively forages for insects and spiders in the canopy and mid-story of native wet montane forests, moving along branches and trunks. This species is critically endangered, facing severe population decline.
