About the Kioea
The kioea or kiowea is an extinct species of Hawaiian honeyeater that was endemic to the islands of Hawaii before going extinct around the mid-19th century.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hawaiian Honeyeaters (Mohoidae) |
| Species | Chaetoptila angustipluma |
| Species Codes | kioea, KIOE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Kioea belong to?
The Kioea (Chaetoptila angustipluma) belongs to the Hawaiian Honeyeaters family (Mohoidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Kioea?
The kioea or kiowea is an extinct species of Hawaiian honeyeater that was endemic to the islands of Hawaii before going extinct around the mid-19th century....
Where can I report a Kioea sighting?
You can log sightings of Kioea on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kioea, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Hawaiian Honeyeaters 5 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
5
Species in Family
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