Photo: ALAN SCHMIERER from southeast AZ, USA / CC0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Iiwi
Drepanis coccinea
Iiwi (Drepanis coccinea) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.
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The Iiwi (Drepanis coccinea) is a member of the Fringillidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 18.2 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Fringillidae Finches, Euphonias
- Genus Drepanis
- Species coccinea
Quick facts
- Weight
- 18.2 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Fringillidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Iiwi is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Iiwi is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Iiwi (Drepanis coccinea) is a species of bird in the Fringillidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Hawaiian Is.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 18.2 g, with a wing length of about 7.7 cm and a tail of around 5.7 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 3,813 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Iiwi?
The Iiwi is a small bird that weighs around 18.2 g.
Where does the Iiwi live?
The Iiwi is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Hawaiian Is, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Iiwi belong to?
The Iiwi (Drepanis coccinea) belongs to the Fringillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Iiwi eat?
The Iiwi is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Iiwi migrate?
The Iiwi is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Iiwi endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Iiwi make?
1 real field recording of the Iiwi — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Iiwi's range?
The Iiwi has a mapped global range of about 3,813 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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