Kauaʻi ʻAmakihi
NameKauaʻi ʻAmakihi
Common NameKauaʻi ʻAmakihi
Scientific NameChlorodrepanis stejnegeri
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)13
Plumage DetailsMales are bright yellowish-green on the head, back, and underparts, fading to grayish on the belly. They have a dark lore and dusky wings and tail. The bill is dark and strongly decurved. Females are similar but duller.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a common 'chip' or 'chick' call and a trilling song composed of clear, whistled notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Kauaʻi in the Hawaiian Islands.
Identifying Featuresdecurved black bill, yellowish-green plumage, dark lore, active foraging, endemic to Kauaʻi
Description
This small, active Hawaiian honeycreeper is characterized by its yellowish-green plumage and distinctive decurved bill. It forages primarily in the forest canopy, feeding on nectar and insects.
