About the Lesser Akialoa
The lesser ʻakialoa is an extinct species of Hawaiian honeycreeper in the subfamily Carduelinae of the family Fringillidae. It was endemic to the island of Hawaiʻi. It became extinct due to habitat loss and disappeared at around the same time as its Oʻahu relative.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Akialoa obscura |
| Species Codes | lesaki, LEAK, HAAK |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Akialoa belong to?
The Lesser Akialoa (Akialoa obscura) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Lesser Akialoa?
The lesser ʻakialoa is an extinct species of Hawaiian honeycreeper in the subfamily Carduelinae of the family Fringillidae. It was endemic to the island of Hawaiʻi. It became extinct due to habitat loss and disappeared at around the same time as its Oʻahu relative....
Where can I report a Lesser Akialoa sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Akialoa on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lesaki, or on iNaturalist.
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