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Extinct

Kona Grosbeak

Chloridops kona

Kona Grosbeak (Chloridops kona) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Kona Grosbeak (Chloridops kona) is a member of the Fringillidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.

EX Extinct

No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Fringillidae Finches, Euphonias
  4. Genus Chloridops
  5. Species kona

Where it lives

Hawaii (Hawaiian Is.)

Quick facts

Family
Fringillidae

Biology & behaviour

The Kona Grosbeak (Chloridops kona) is a species of bird in the Fringillidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans 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 Kona Grosbeak live?

The Kona Grosbeak is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Hawaii (Hawaiian Is.).

What family does the Kona Grosbeak belong to?

The Kona Grosbeak (Chloridops kona) belongs to the Fringillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.

Is the Kona Grosbeak endangered?

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List

Conservation

Extinct

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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