About the Kioea
The kioea or kiowea is an extinct species of Hawaiian honeyeater that was endemic to the islands of Hawaii before going extinct around the mid-19th century.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hawaiian Honeyeaters (Mohoidae) |
| Species | Chaetoptila angustipluma |
| Species Codes | kioea, KIOE |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Kioea belong to?
The Kioea (Chaetoptila angustipluma) belongs to the Hawaiian Honeyeaters family (Mohoidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Kioea?
The Kioea is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Kioea?
The kioea or kiowea is an extinct species of Hawaiian honeyeater that was endemic to the islands of Hawaii before going extinct around the mid-19th century....
Where can I report a Kioea sighting?
You can log sightings of Kioea on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kioea, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Hawaiian Honeyeaters 5 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
5
Species in Family
488
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
Spotted a Kioea?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!