About the Greater Koa-Finch
The greater koa finch is an extinct species of Hawaiian honeycreeper in the subfamily Carduelinae of the family Fringillidae. It was endemic to the island of Hawaiʻi.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Rhodacanthis palmeri |
| Species Codes | grkfin, GRKF, GKFI |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Greater Koa-Finch belong to?
The Greater Koa-Finch (Rhodacanthis palmeri) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Greater Koa-Finch?
The greater koa finch is an extinct species of Hawaiian honeycreeper in the subfamily Carduelinae of the family Fringillidae. It was endemic to the island of Hawaiʻi....
Where can I report a Greater Koa-Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Greater Koa-Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grkfin, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Finches, Euphonias, and Allies 236 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
236
Species in Family
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