Kauai Amakihi
A species of 'Amakihis Scientific name : Chlorodrepanis stejnegeri Genus : 'Amakihis
Kauai Amakihi, A species of 'Amakihis
Botanical name: Chlorodrepanis stejnegeri
Genus: 'Amakihis
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Description General Info
Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
Description
The Kauaʻi ʻamakihi (Chlorodrepanis stejnegeri) is a species of Hawaiian honeycreeper endemic to Kauaʻi. Birds of both sexes are greenish-yellow with black lores and a large, sickle-shaped, downcurved beak. The beak is larger than that of the other three ʻamakihi species and occasionally leads to misidentification as a Kauaʻi nukupuʻu, which is thought to be extinct. Like other honeycreepers, the Kauaʻi ʻamakihi is threatened by habitat loss, invasive species, and avian malaria, but has not been affected as strongly as other species in the subfamily. 
Size
8 - 13 cm
Life Expectancy
9 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
The diet of kauai Amakihi comprises mainly insects, grubs, caterpillars, as well as nectar, berries, and fruits, showcasing a varied diet that includes both animal and plant sources. Kauai Amakihi forage opportunistically, adept in exploiting diverse food resources, reflecting its adaptability.
Habitat
Kauai Amakihi predominantly resides in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, often associated with 'öhi'a (Metrosideros polymorpha) woods. They favor elevations above 500 meters, particularly thriving in subalpine regions. While these birds are versatile in their habitat choices, including dry shrublands and mixed vegetation areas with native plants like mämane and 'a'ali'i, they can also adapt to nonnative environments such as conifer plantations with native understory.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Finches Genus
'Amakihis Species
Kauai Amakihi 
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