Hawaiʻi ʻAmakihi
NameHawaiʻi ʻAmakihi
Common NameHawaiʻi ʻAmakihi
Scientific NameChlorodrepanis virens
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)13
Plumage DetailsMales are bright yellowish-green on the head, back, and underparts, with darker olive-green wings and tail. They have a dark lore extending from the bill to the eye. Females are duller, more olive-green overall, with less yellow.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a rapid, high-pitched 'tew-tew-tew' song, often described as a rapid series of short, sweet notes, along with various chirps and trills.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Hawaiʻi, where it is widespread and found in various forest habitats from sea level to high elevations.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Yellowish-green plumage, Decurved, dark bill, Dark lore (stripe from bill to eye), Active foraging behavior
Description
The Hawaiʻi ʻAmakihi is a small, active Hawaiian honeycreeper characterized by its yellowish-green plumage and a distinctive decurved bill. It is often seen foraging for nectar and insects in various forest types across the island of Hawaiʻi.
