About the Lesser Koa-Finch
The lesser 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 flaviceps |
| Species Codes | lekfin, LEKF, LKFI |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Koa-Finch belong to?
The Lesser Koa-Finch (Rhodacanthis flaviceps) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Lesser Koa-Finch?
The lesser 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 Lesser Koa-Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Koa-Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lekfin, 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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