About the Kauai Elepaio
The Kauaʻi ʻelepaio is a monarch flycatcher found on the Hawaiian Island of Kauaʻi. It numbered 40,000 around 1970, but declined by half in the 1990s. Whether this fluctuation is natural and thus the birds' numbers will rebound or whether it signifies a novel threat remains to be seen. However, it seems the birds are making a recovery, as population density on the Alakai plateau has increased by 13% in recent years.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Chasiempis sclateri |
| Species Codes | elepai5, KAEL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Kauai Elepaio belong to?
The Kauai Elepaio (Chasiempis sclateri) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Kauai Elepaio?
The Kauaʻi ʻelepaio is a monarch flycatcher found on the Hawaiian Island of Kauaʻi. It numbered 40,000 around 1970, but declined by half in the 1990s. Whether this fluctuation is natural and thus the birds' numbers will rebound or whether it signifies a novel threat remains to be seen. However, it s...
Where can I report a Kauai Elepaio sighting?
You can log sightings of Kauai Elepaio on eBird (ebird.org) using species code elepai5, or on iNaturalist.
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