Hawaii creeper

The Hawaiʻi Creeper is similar to treecreepers in that it is able to climb up and down trees. It uses its short, sharp beak to probe bark for insects residing underneath. If available, it will sip nectar from koa or ʻōhiʻa lehua .

The Hawaii creeper is classified as Endangered (EN), considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

The Hawaii Creeper is found in ungrazed, wet mixed forests of koa and More

Akiapolaau, 49% of its Hawaii Creeper, 72% of its Hawaii Akepa, and 30% of the area's Iiwi population. Moreover, populations of 6 native species - Hawaii Amakihi, Akiapolaau, Hawaii Creeper, Hawaii Akepa, Iiwi, and Apapane - have shown significant increases in density since the area was first surveyed during the Hawaii Forest Bird Surveys in 1977. Only one alien species, the Northern Cardinal, was found to have increased in density, whereas Japanese White-eye density has declined since 1977. More

Hawaii CreeperOreomystis mana Order PASSERIFORMES – Family FRINGILLIDAE Issue No. 680 Authors: Lepson, Jaan Kaimanu, and Bethany L. Woodworth * Articles * Multimedia * References Courtesy Preview This Introductory article that you are viewing is a courtesy preview of the full life history account of this species. The remaining articles (Distribution, Habitat, Behavior, etc. More

We carefully observed Hawaii Creepers in the field for extended periods of time and characterized those features most useful in distinguishing them from Amakihi and other species similar in sound or appearance. During observations of birds thought to be creepers, we recorded the bases on which we made our identification. We noted whether songs, calls or movements initially caught our attention. More

Hawaii creeper (Oreomystis mana) Potential Distribution Map * Resource Identifier: http://gapmap.nbii.gov/generatemap. More

WatchList Species Account for Hawaii Creeper (Oreomystis mana) = Qualifies for the list as a Red List Species Photo: Jack Jeffrey Characteristically creeping along the larger branches and trunks of native ‘ohi’a and koa trees, picking at and probing under loose bark and in clumps of moss and lichens in search of arthropods, the Hawaii Creeper exists in three disjunct populations on the windward side of the Island of Hawaii, including within Hakalau National Wildlife More

Hawaii creeper (Oreomystis mana) = Species information - * Facts & Status * Description * Range & Habitat * Biology * Threats & Conservation * Find out more * Glossary & References * All * More

Hawaii creeper (Oreomystis mana) = - Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Aves Order Passeriformes Family Drepanididae Genus Oreomystis (1) Size Length: 11 cm (2) - More

Hawaii Creeper Oreomystis mana 2009 IUCN Red List Category (as evaluated by BirdLife International - the official Red List Authority for birds for IUCN): Endangered Justification This species is Endangered owing to its very small, severely fragmented and contracting range, where habitat loss and degradation continues owing to feral ungulates and pigs. It may be affected by diseases carried by introduced mosquitoes and has recently disappeared from one area and is declining elsewhere. More

Audubon WatchList - Hawaii Creeper: "This is an endangered species due to its very small population size and extremely fragmented and disappearing range." * Hawaii Forest and Trail - Hawaii Birding Scroll excellent pictures and download audio clip of the Hawaii Creeper and other native birds. Copyright 2004 Finchworld Inc. More

Rainforest & Dryforest? The Akepa and Hawaii Creeper are found in Hakalau Forest, while the Palila is found on the Rainforest & Dryforest Adventure. 4. Is it possible to use a spotting scope? Due to the behavior of Hawaii's endemic birds, the use of a spotting scope can be challenging. If you feel up to the test, we do encourage you to bring your own birdwatching gear. More

The Hawaii Creeper was federally listed as Endangered in 1975. Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recovery plans call for additional surveys, investigating how populations are limited, preserving and restoring habitat, and developing a public relations campaign. Populations are protected within the Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge. Efforts are underway to remove feral ungulates, especially pigs. More

Hawaii Creeper at Kipuka 21 Photo credit: Robby Kohley/San Diego Zoo 08/26/09 by Jessica Beltran * Hawaii Creeper Juvenile Photo Credit: Alan Lieberman/San Diego Zoo 08/26/09 by Jessica Beltran Multimedia Multimedia More

Hawaii Creeper Oreomystis mana = Described by: Wilson (1891) Alternate common name(s): None known by website authors Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors Photographs No photographs are available for this species Range E. Hawaiian Islands; Hawaii. More