Bird · GBIF taxon 8021975
Oahu Amakihi
Chlorodrepanis flavaAlso known as Oʻahu ʻAmakihi, Oahu Honeycreeper
Oahu amakihis are resilient Hawaiian honeycreepers that forage actively in upper-elevation native forests as well as human-altered lowlands. Unlike many native forest birds, they have developed a tolerance to avian malaria, allowing them to recolonize suburban areas across Oʻahu. They flit through the canopy to glean insects, sip nectar, and utter sharp, trilling calls.
EndemicPollinatorSongbird
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Near ThreatenedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNear ThreatenedRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Nectar
- Insects
- Spiders
Predators
- Black rat
- Small Asian mongoose
- Feral cat
ThreatsAvian malaria, introduced mammalian predators, and habitat loss
HabitatsNative humid rainforests, exotic tree plantations, and suburban parks
Life span5–10 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyFringillidae
- SpeciesChlorodrepanis flava
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
- What to notice
- Look for a small yellow-green bird with a slightly decurved bill and dark eye-lore.
- Support conservation
- Observe from trails using binoculars to avoid disturbing delicate nesting territories.
Responsible observation
- Listening: Listen for a sharp, high-pitched 'tewt' call or trilling song coming from tree canopies.
- Observation: Scan flowering ʻōhiʻa and koa trees along ridge trails like Tantalus or Ridge Trail networks.
- Etiquette: Stay on marked trails to protect fragile island understory vegetation.
Co-occurring Honeycreeper 
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