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ʻIʻiwi

Drepanis coccinea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Fringillidae ›Genus: Drepanis

About

The ʻiʻiwi (Drepanis coccinea, pronounced /iːˈiːviː/, ee-EE-vee), or scarlet honeycreeper is a "hummingbird-niched" species of Hawaiian honeycreeper. It is one of the most plentiful species of this family, many of which are endangered or extinct. The ʻiʻiwi is a highly recognizable symbol of Hawaiʻi. The ʻiʻiwi is the third most common native land bird in the Hawaiian Islands. Large colonies of ʻiʻiwi inhabit the islands of Hawaiʻi, Maui, and Kauaʻi, with smaller colonies on Molokaʻi and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ʻIʻiwi?
The scientific name of ʻIʻiwi is Drepanis coccinea.
What kingdom does ʻIʻiwi belong to?
ʻIʻiwi belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does ʻIʻiwi belong to?
ʻIʻiwi belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does ʻIʻiwi belong to?
ʻIʻiwi belongs to the class Aves.
What order does ʻIʻiwi belong to?
ʻIʻiwi belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does ʻIʻiwi belong to?
ʻIʻiwi belongs to the family Fringillidae.
What genus does ʻIʻiwi belong to?
ʻIʻiwi belongs to the genus Drepanis.