The Lanai Akialoa was an extinct Hawaiian honeycreeper endemic to Lanai. It was a medium-sized, yellowish-green bird with a long, decurved bill, specialized for feeding on flowers and insects.
Where to spot
Historically endemic to the montane forests of Lanai, Hawaii.
How to spot
Observation is no longer possible. Historical records describe it as a yellowish-green honeycreeper with a noticeably long, curved bill, often observed feeding on nectar and insects in its forest habitat.
When to spot
Last observed in 1892 and is considered extinct. It is no longer observable.
Where to spot
Historically endemic to the montane forests of Lanai, Hawaii.
How to spot
Observation is no longer possible. Historical records describe it as a yellowish-green honeycreeper with a noticeably long, curved bill, often observed feeding on nectar and insects in its forest habitat.
When to spot
Last observed in 1892 and is considered extinct. It is no longer observable.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species shared its island with the now-extinct Lanai Hookbill, both representing unique evolutionary paths in response to specific ecological niches.
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