About the Kauai Nukupuu
The Kauaʻi nukupuʻu is an extinct species of nukupuʻu once found throughout parts of the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi. It was an insect eater that picked out its tiny prey from tree bark. The males were yellowish with brown wings, while the females were grayish brown with a yellow throat streak.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Hemignathus hanapepe |
| Species Codes | nukupu2, KANU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Kauai Nukupuu belong to?
The Kauai Nukupuu (Hemignathus hanapepe) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Kauai Nukupuu?
The Kauaʻi nukupuʻu is an extinct species of nukupuʻu once found throughout parts of the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi. It was an insect eater that picked out its tiny prey from tree bark. The males were yellowish with brown wings, while the females were grayish brown with a yellow throat streak....
Where can I report a Kauai Nukupuu sighting?
You can log sightings of Kauai Nukupuu on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nukupu2, or on iNaturalist.
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