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Kioea
Chaetoptila angustipluma
Kioea (Chaetoptila angustipluma) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Kioea (Chaetoptila angustipluma) is a member of the Mohoidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Mohoidae Oos
- Genus Chaetoptila
- Species angustipluma
Quick facts
- Family
- Mohoidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Kioea (Chaetoptila angustipluma) is a species of bird in the Mohoidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Hawaii (Hawaiian Is.).
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Kioea live?
The Kioea is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Hawaii (Hawaiian Is.).
What family does the Kioea belong to?
The Kioea (Chaetoptila angustipluma) belongs to the Mohoidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Is the Kioea endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
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