About the Laysan Finch
The Laysan finch, sometimes referred to by its Hawaiian name, ʻekupuʻu, is a species of Hawaiian honeycreeper, that is endemic to the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. It is one of four remaining finch-billed Hawaiian honeycreepers and is closely related to the smaller Nihoa finch. The Laysan finch is named for Laysan, the island to which it was endemic on its discovery. It was subsequently introduced to a few other atolls, and its historical range included some of the main islands.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Telespiza cantans |
| Species Codes | layfin, LAFI |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Laysan Finch belong to?
The Laysan Finch (Telespiza cantans) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Laysan Finch?
The Laysan Finch is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Laysan Finch?
The Laysan finch, sometimes referred to by its Hawaiian name, ʻekupuʻu, is a species of Hawaiian honeycreeper, that is endemic to the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. It is one of four remaining finch-billed Hawaiian honeycreepers and is closely related to the smaller Nihoa finch. The Laysan finch is ...
Where can I report a Laysan Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Laysan Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code layfin, or on iNaturalist.
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