ʻApapane
NameʻApapane
Common NameʻApapane
Scientific NameHimatione sanguinea
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsAdults are predominantly brilliant crimson red, with contrasting black primary and secondary flight feathers and a black tail. They have distinctive white undertail coverts and a slender, decurved black bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a wide variety of whistles, trills, and buzzing notes, often described as complex and varied songs. Common calls are sharp 'tseet' notes and a 'squeaky wheel' sound.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands, the ʻApapane is found on all main islands, including Hawaiʻi, Maui, Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi.
Identifying Featuresbright crimson red plumage, black wings and tail, white undertail coverts, slender decurved black bill, active nectar-feeding behavior
Description
The ʻApapane is a small, active Hawaiian honeycreeper known for its brilliant crimson red plumage. It primarily feeds on nectar, often seen flitting among 'ōhi'a lehua blossoms in native forests.
