Millerbird
A species of Reed-warblers, Also known as Nihoa Millerbird Scientific name : Acrocephalus familiaris Genus : Reed-warblers
Millerbird, A species of Reed-warblers
Also known as:
Nihoa Millerbird
Botanical name: Acrocephalus familiaris
Genus: Reed-warblers
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Description General Info
Photo By R Kohley of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Pacific Region\'s , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
The millerbird is a critically endangered species of bird only found in Hawaii - specifically in the Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge and Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. Mating pairs form long-term bonds and defend a large territory. The millerbird had two subspecies, Acrocephalus familiaris kingi and Acrocephalus familiaris familiaris, though the latter has unfortunately gone extinct.
Size
13 cm
Life Expectancy
5 years
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Millerbird primarily consumes insects, including larvae, moths, caterpillars, flies, grasshoppers, small beetles, and leafhoppers, exhibiting specialized foraging techniques that are adapted to its habitat.
Habitat
The millerbird's habitat encompasses low open grasslands and wetland vegetation in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. It adapts to rocky terrains with scrubby flora and cliffs, within elevation ranges up to 277 meters. The climate is moderately warm, averaging 24°C, with rainfall from 660 to 1,372 mm. Vegetation includes shrubs, such as ‘āweoweo and ‘ilima, and bunchgrasses like kāwelu, with a penchant for dense ground cover.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Bird Feeder Type
Platform
Photo By R Kohley of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Pacific Region\'s , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Reed warblers Genus
Reed-warblers Species
Millerbird 
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