Akikiki Courtesy of Grigory Heaton

'Akikiki bird with white belly and blue-grey feathers rests on tree.

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Date Shot/Created

06/06/2023

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Found only on the island of Kaua'i, the Akikiki is an endangered forest bird. Unfortunately, the species is under threat from avian malaria spread by invasive mosquitoes.

Species

Oreomystis bairdi

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