The 'Akikiki is a type of Hawaiian honeycreeper endemic to the island of Kaua'i. There it lives in rainforest habitat. The species is non-migratory.
The 'Akikiki is also known as the Kauai Creeper or Baird's Creeper. These little birds feed mostly on insects. They move up and down tree trunks like nuthatches.
Like too many other Hawaiian endemics, the 'Akikiki is Critically Endangered, with a decreasing population trend, as of July 2014. Habitat loss and degradation are two major threats to the species.
The 'Akikiki is a critically endangered species of finch native to the island of Kaua'i. It is part of the Hawaiian honeycreeper family. It has a mousy grey plumage with white underparts. ... more
