About the Palila
The palila is a critically endangered finch-billed species of Hawaiian honeycreeper. It has a golden-yellow head and breast, with a light belly, gray back, and greenish wings and tail. The bird has a close ecological relationship with the māmane tree, and became endangered due to destruction of the trees and accompanying dry forests. The first specimen of the palila was collected in 1876 at the Greenwell Ranch on the Big Island by Pierre Étienne Théodore Ballieu (1828–1885), who was French consul in Hawaiʻi from 1869 to 1878. The type specimen is housed at the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle in Paris.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Loxioides bailleui |
| Species Codes | palila, PALI |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Palila belong to?
The Palila (Loxioides bailleui) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Palila?
The Palila is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
How can I identify the Palila?
The palila is a critically endangered finch-billed species of Hawaiian honeycreeper. It has a golden-yellow head and breast, with a light belly, gray back, and greenish wings and tail. The bird has a close ecological relationship with the māmane tree, and became endangered due to destruction of the ...
Where can I report a Palila sighting?
You can log sightings of Palila on eBird (ebird.org) using species code palila, or on iNaturalist.
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