About the Ula-ai-hawane
The ʻula-ʻai-hāwane is an extinct species of small Hawaiian honeycreeper. The term ʻula-ʻai-hāwane is a Hawaiian phrase translating to "red [bird] that eats hāwane". It was only ever reported from the forested mountains of the Kohala, Hilo and Kona districts on the island of Hawaiʻi. Fossil remains reveal that it also existed at one time on other Hawaiian islands. The species is named after Anna Dole, wife of Sanford B. Dole.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Ciridops anna |
| Species Codes | ulahaw, UAIH, ULAH, UAHA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ula-ai-hawane belong to?
The Ula-ai-hawane (Ciridops anna) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Ula-ai-hawane?
The ʻula-ʻai-hāwane is an extinct species of small Hawaiian honeycreeper. The term ʻula-ʻai-hāwane is a Hawaiian phrase translating to \"red [bird] that eats hāwane\". It was only ever reported from the forested mountains of the Kohala, Hilo and Kona districts on the island of Hawaiʻi. Fossil remains ...
Where can I report a Ula-ai-hawane sighting?
You can log sightings of Ula-ai-hawane on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ulahaw, or on iNaturalist.
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