About the Akikiki
The ʻakikiki, also called the Kauaʻi creeper, is a critically endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper endemic to Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi. It is the only member of the genus Oreomystis. Of the Hawaiian birds known to be extant, it is thought to be the most endangered, with only 454 wild individuals reported as of 2018. A survey report in 2021 estimated the population at 45 with a 5 percent annual decrease, in July 2023 the remaining number of wild birds was estimated to be just 5 individuals.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Oreomystis bairdi |
| Species Codes | akikik, AKIK |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Akikiki belong to?
The Akikiki (Oreomystis bairdi) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Akikiki?
The Akikiki is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Akikiki?
The ʻakikiki, also called the Kauaʻi creeper, is a critically endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper endemic to Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi. It is the only member of the genus Oreomystis. Of the Hawaiian birds known to be extant, it is thought to be the most endangered, with only 454 wild individuals reported as of 2...
Where can I report a Akikiki sighting?
You can log sightings of Akikiki on eBird (ebird.org) using species code akikik, or on iNaturalist.
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