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Oahu Amakihi

Chlorodrepanis flava

Also 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.

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Near ThreatenedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNear ThreatenedRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyNectar, 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
Classification
  1. FamilyFringillidae
  2. SpeciesChlorodrepanis flava
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
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.
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