Akiapolaau
Hemignathus wilsoni
The Akiapolaau (Hemignathus wilsoni) is a rare finches, euphonias, and alli found only in the United States, weighing about 28 g. The ʻakiapōlāʻau, also known as the Hawaiian woodpecker, is a species of Hawaiian honeycreeper that is endemic to the island of Hawaii.
About the Akiapolaau
The ʻakiapōlāʻau, also known as the Hawaiian woodpecker, is a species of Hawaiian honeycreeper that is endemic to the island of Hawaii. Its natural habitats are dry and montane moist forests, and it is the only bird species on the island to occupy the woodpecker niche. The bird is 5.5 inches (14 cm) in length, and has an unusually curved beak-(a specialist species). The ʻakiapolaʻau is a pudgy bird which has a whitish bottom and tail, black legs, yellow chest, orangish head, black face mask and bill and gray black wings. The male's song is either a loud, short pit-er-ieu or a rapid warba-warba. Its various calls include an upslurred whistle, a short cheedle-ee warble, and a short sweet. Due…
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Akiapolaau can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does an Akiapolaau look like?
- The ʻakiapōlāʻau, also known as the Hawaiian woodpecker, is a species of Hawaiian honeycreeper that is endemic to the island of Hawaii.
- How big is an Akiapolaau?
- The Akiapolaau is a small sized bird weighing about 28 g.
- Where can you see an Akiapolaau?
- The Akiapolaau is endemic to the United States, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to an Akiapolaau?
- The Akiapolaau is most easily confused with the Grey-headed Bullfinch, the Yellow-crowned Canary and the Thick-billed Seedeater.
- Is the Akiapolaau endangered?
- The Akiapolaau is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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