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Extinct

Oahu Akialoa

Akialoa ellisiana

Oahu Akialoa (Akialoa ellisiana) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Oahu Akialoa (Akialoa ellisiana) 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 Akialoa
  5. Species ellisiana

Where it lives

Oahu (Hawaiian Is.)

Quick facts

Family
Fringillidae

Biology & behaviour

The Oahu Akialoa (Akialoa ellisiana) is a species of bird in the Fringillidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Oahu (Hawaiian Is.).

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Oahu Akialoa live?

The Oahu Akialoa is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Oahu (Hawaiian Is.).

What family does the Oahu Akialoa belong to?

The Oahu Akialoa (Akialoa ellisiana) belongs to the Fringillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.

Is the Oahu Akialoa 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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