Hawaii Creeper
NameHawaii Creeper
Common NameHawaii Creeper
Scientific NameLoxops mana
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsAdults are dull olive-green overall, with a slightly paler belly and darker olive-brown wings and tail. A faint dusky mask or lores is present.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a soft "chip" or "tchip" note and a trilling song, often described as a rapid series of notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Hawaiʻi, primarily found in high-elevation native 'ōhi'a and koa forests on Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, and Hualālai.
Identifying Featuressmall size, dull olive-green plumage, short straight bill, creeping foraging behavior on tree trunks, endemic to Hawaii Island
Description
This small Hawaiian honeycreeper is characterized by its dull olive-green plumage and short, straight bill. It is known for its unique foraging behavior, creeping along tree trunks and branches to probe for insects.
