About the Hawaii Creeper
The Hawaiʻi creeper, Hawaii creeper or alawī is a species of Hawaiian honeycreeper endemic to the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. Its natural habitats are dry forests and montane moist forests at elevations of 1,000–2,300 metres (3,300–7,500 ft). There are a total of 12,000 birds separated into three populations. A fourth population on the western part of the island probably represents migratory birds from one of the existing population. The Hawaiʻi creeper measures 4.5 inches (11 cm) and has drab green plumage. In 2017 the traditional Hawaiian name was rediscovered as alawī.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Loxops mana |
| Species Codes | hawcre, HCRE, HACR |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hawaii Creeper belong to?
The Hawaii Creeper (Loxops mana) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Hawaii Creeper?
The Hawaii Creeper is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Hawaii Creeper?
The Hawaiʻi creeper, Hawaii creeper or alawī is a species of Hawaiian honeycreeper endemic to the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. Its natural habitats are dry forests and montane moist forests at elevations of 1,000–2,300 metres (3,300–7,500 ft). There are a total of 12,000 birds separated into three populat...
Where can I report a Hawaii Creeper sighting?
You can log sightings of Hawaii Creeper on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hawcre, or on iNaturalist.
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