About the Akohekohe
The ʻākohekohe, or crested honeycreeper, is a species of Hawaiian honeycreeper. It is endemic to the island of Maui in Hawaiʻi. The ʻākohekohe is susceptible to mosquito‐transmitted avian malaria and only breeds in high‐elevation wet forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Palmeria dolei |
| Species Codes | crehon, AKOH |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Akohekohe belong to?
The Akohekohe (Palmeria dolei) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Akohekohe?
The Akohekohe is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Akohekohe?
The ʻākohekohe, or crested honeycreeper, is a species of Hawaiian honeycreeper. It is endemic to the island of Maui in Hawaiʻi. The ʻākohekohe is susceptible to mosquito‐transmitted avian malaria and only breeds in high‐elevation wet forests....
Where can I report a Akohekohe sighting?
You can log sightings of Akohekohe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crehon, or on iNaturalist.
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