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Nihoa Finch
Telespiza ultima
Nihoa Finch (Telespiza ultima) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.
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The Nihoa Finch (Telespiza ultima) is a member of the Fringillidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 24.2 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Fringillidae Finches, Euphonias
- Genus Telespiza
- Species ultima
Quick facts
- Weight
- 24.2 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Fringillidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Nihoa Finch is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of coastal habitats, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Nihoa Finch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Nihoa Finch (Telespiza ultima) belongs to the Fringillidae family of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Hawaiian Is.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 24.2 g, with a wing length of about 7.8 cm and a tail of around 5.8 cm.
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 2 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Nihoa Finch?
The Nihoa Finch is a small bird that weighs around 24.2 g.
Where does the Nihoa Finch live?
The Nihoa Finch is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Hawaiian Is, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Nihoa Finch belong to?
The Nihoa Finch (Telespiza ultima) belongs to the Fringillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Nihoa Finch eat?
The Nihoa Finch is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Nihoa Finch migrate?
The Nihoa Finch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Nihoa Finch endangered?
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
How large is the Nihoa Finch's range?
The Nihoa Finch has a mapped global range of about 2 km².
Conservation
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