Anianiau

Anianiau

Magumma parva

Endangered
Wingspan
11.5 cm
Weight
10.416666666666666 g
Family
Fringillidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Anianiau is a tiny endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper with an 11.5 cm wingspan, weighing around 10.4 grams. It is the smallest of the Hawaiian honeycreepers, found only in native forest on Kauai. It feeds on nectar from native flowers and small arthropods.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 11.5 cm 4.5 in
Weight 10.416666666666666 g 0.37 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 17-19 days.

Clutch Size

2-4

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Fringillidae (Finches)
Genus Magumma
Species Magumma parva

Distribution

Anianiau has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Anianiau endangered?
The Anianiau has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Anianiau nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 17-19 days.
How big is the Anianiau?
The Anianiau has a wingspan of 11.5 cm, weight of 10.416666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Anianiau belong to?
The Anianiau (Magumma parva) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae.

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