Maui Parrotbill (Pseudonestor xanthophrys)
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Maui Parrotbill

Pseudonestor xanthophrys Rothschild, 1893

22 gWeight

The kiwikiu or Maui parrotbill (Pseudonestor xanthophrys) is a species of Hawaiian honeycreeper endemic to the island of Maui in Hawaii.

Critically Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The kiwikiu or Maui parrotbill (Pseudonestor xanthophrys) is a species of Hawaiian honeycreeper endemic to the island of Maui in Hawaii. It can only be found in 50 square kilometres (19 sq mi) of mesic and wet forests at 1,200–2,150 metres (3,940–7,050 ft) on the windward slopes of Haleakalā. This species is critically endangered, with an estimated population in 2016 of 250-540 individuals, but more recent estimates of less than 150 individuals.

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Questions

How big is the Maui Parrotbill?

The Maui Parrotbill weighs around 22 g.

Where does the Maui Parrotbill live?

Its breeding range: Pacific Ocean: Hawaiian Islands.

Is the Maui Parrotbill endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Maui Parrotbill as Critically Endangered.

What does the Maui Parrotbill eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Maui Parrotbill in?

It belongs to the family Finches, Euphonias (Fringillidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
22 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Critically Endangered
More measurements
Wing
72 mm
Tail
45 mm
Bill
21 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Pacific Ocean: Hawaiian Islands

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Finches, Euphonias Fringillidae
Genus
Pseudonestor

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Maui Parrotbill

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