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Anianiau
Magumma parva
Anianiau (Magumma parva) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.
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The Anianiau (Magumma parva) is a member of the Fringillidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 9.3 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Fringillidae Finches, Euphonias
- Genus Magumma
- Species parva
Quick facts
- Weight
- 9.3 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Fringillidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Near Threatened
Not Evaluated
Critically Endangered
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Anianiau is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Anianiau is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Anianiau (Magumma parva) belongs to the Fringillidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Hawaiian Is.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 9.3 g, with a wing length of about 5.8 cm and a tail of around 4.3 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 318 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Anianiau?
The Anianiau is a very small bird that weighs around 9.3 g.
Where does the Anianiau live?
The Anianiau is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Hawaiian Is, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Anianiau belong to?
The Anianiau (Magumma parva) belongs to the Fringillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Anianiau eat?
The Anianiau is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Anianiau migrate?
The Anianiau is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Anianiau endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Anianiau make?
1 real field recording of the Anianiau — 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 Anianiau's range?
The Anianiau has a mapped global range of about 318 km².
Conservation
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