About the Kauai Akialoa
The Kauaʻi ʻakialoa is an extinct species of Hawaiian honeycreeper in the subfamily Carduelinae of the family Fringillidae. It was endemic to the island of Kauaʻi, Hawaii, and became extinct in the 20th century due to introduced avian disease and habitat loss. The Kauaʻi ʻakialoa was about seven and a half inches in length and had a very long downcurved bill, which covered one third of its length. The adult males were bright olive-yellow on top and yellow on the bottom. The throat, breast, and sides of the body were olive-yellow. The females, however, were green-gray above and had a shorter bill.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Akialoa stejnegeri |
| Species Codes | greaki4, KAAK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Kauai Akialoa belong to?
The Kauai Akialoa (Akialoa stejnegeri) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Kauai Akialoa?
The Kauaʻi ʻakialoa is an extinct species of Hawaiian honeycreeper in the subfamily Carduelinae of the family Fringillidae. It was endemic to the island of Kauaʻi, Hawaii, and became extinct in the 20th century due to introduced avian disease and habitat loss. The Kauaʻi ʻakialoa was about seven and...
Where can I report a Kauai Akialoa sighting?
You can log sightings of Kauai Akialoa on eBird (ebird.org) using species code greaki4, or on iNaturalist.