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
Photo By Michael Woodruff 
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
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 thrives in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and epitomizes the characteristic avian presence of 'öhi'a (Metrosideros polymorpha) forests. These birds are endemic to mountainous regions, preferring elevations typically above 500 meters and reaching their highest densities in subalpine zones. They are adaptable, not only inhabiting native dry shrublands and various forest types but also areas of mixed vegetation featuring native species like mämane (Sophora chrysophylla) and 'a'ali'i (Dodonaea viscosa). Kauai Amakihi can also tolerate nonnative habitats, such as conifer plantations, particularly where native undergrowth persists.
Dite type
Nectivorous
Photo By Michael Woodruff 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Finches Genus
'Amakihis Species
Kauai Amakihi 
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