About the Hawaii Elepaio
The Hawaiʻi ʻelepaio, also Hawaiian ʻelepaio, is a monarch flycatcher found on the Big Island of Hawaii. Until 2010, all three ʻelepaio species, the Kauaʻi ʻelepaio, the Oʻahu ʻelepaio and this species were considered conspecific.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Chasiempis sandwichensis |
| Species Codes | elepai, HAEL |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hawaii Elepaio belong to?
The Hawaii Elepaio (Chasiempis sandwichensis) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Hawaii Elepaio?
The Hawaii Elepaio is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Hawaii Elepaio?
The Hawaiʻi ʻelepaio, also Hawaiian ʻelepaio, is a monarch flycatcher found on the Big Island of Hawaii. Until 2010, all three ʻelepaio species, the Kauaʻi ʻelepaio, the Oʻahu ʻelepaio and this species were considered conspecific....
Where can I report a Hawaii Elepaio sighting?
You can log sightings of Hawaii Elepaio on eBird (ebird.org) using species code elepai, or on iNaturalist.
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