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Akohekohe Birds


Bird

Akohekohe birds are one of the worlds most endangered bird species.

Akohekohe birds are very rare, they are only found in Hawaii and they are critically endangered today: there are only 3,800 of them in the wild.

Alongside their low population, these birds are declining in population. However, the last time their population was assessed, was in 2016, therefore, the population of these birds may be different today.

What Is The Habitat For Akohekohe Birds?

Akohekohe birds only live in one type of habitat: they are found primarily through forests throughout Hawaii.

What Is The Diet Of Akohekohe Birds?

Akohekohe birds eat various things in the wild. They are mostly found eating nectar from flowers while in the wild, however, these animals also eat fruit while in the wild and insects while in the wild.

What Are The Main Threats To These Birds?

There are several threats to these birds. Two of the main threats that they face today is 1) the deforestation of their forest home, and, 2) climate change.

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