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The '''Hawaiʻi Creeper''' ('''''Oreomystis mana''''') is a species of [[finch]] in the [[Hawaiian honeycreeper]] [[Family (biology)|subfamily]], Drepanididae, that is [[Endemism|endemic]] to the [[Hawaii (island)|Big Island]] of [[Hawaii]]. Its natural [[habitat]]s are [[tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests]] and [[Cloud forest|montane]] [[Hawaii tropical moist forests|subtropical and tropical moist forests]] at elevations of {{convert|1000|-|2300|m|ft}}. There is a total 12,000 birds separated into three populations. A fourth population on the western part of the island probably represents migratory birds from one of the existing population. The Hawaiʻi Creeper measures {{convert|4.5|in|cm}} and has drab green [[plumage]]. |
The '''Hawaiʻi Creeper''' ('''''Oreomystis mana''''') is a species of [[finch]] in the [[Hawaiian honeycreeper]] [[Family (biology)|subfamily]], Drepanididae, that is [[Endemism|endemic]] to the [[Hawaii (island)|Big Island]] of [[Hawaii]]. Its natural [[habitat]]s are [[tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests]] and [[Cloud forest|montane]] [[Hawaii tropical moist forests|subtropical and tropical moist forests]] at elevations of {{convert|1000|-|2300|m|ft}}. There is a total 12,000 birds separated into three populations. A fourth population on the western part of the island probably represents migratory birds from one of the existing population. The Hawaiʻi Creeper measures {{convert|4.5|in|cm}} and has drab green [[plumage]]. |
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LEARN THE NINJA GLARE The Hawaiʻi Creeper (Oreomystis mana) is a species of finch in the Hawaiian honeycreeper subfamily, Drepanididae, that is endemic to the Big Island of Hawaii. Its natural habitats are tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests and montane subtropical and tropical moist forests at elevations of 1,000–2,300 metres (3,300–7,500 ft). There is a total 12,000 birds separated into three populations. A fourth population on the western part of the island probably represents migratory birds from one of the existing population. The Hawaiʻi Creeper measures 4.5 inches (11 cm) and has drab green plumage.
Diet
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 (Acacia koa) or ‘ōhi‘a lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha).
Breeding
The breeding season of the Hawai'i Creeper lasts from from April to July, during which female birds lay one to three eggs. Nests are hidden in a tree cavity or built on a high branch in either a koa (Acacia koa) or a ‘ōhi‘a lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha). Eggs hatch after around thirteen days.
Conservation
Although this species has been put into full view of habitat degradation, it has been able to reproduce, so this not thought to be a serious problem to this species. It has also been found in lower elevations in areas like the Common ʻAmakihi and apparently handles the diseases better than other species just like it. Introductions of alien animals however have caused this bird to be put under pressure. This pressure includes the bird having competition for food. The other pressure is the fact that these birds are being eaten by rats which cause the populations to drop very quickly. The species is eaten as eggs, chicks, and even as full fledged adults. Now its northern population is being protected in the same area as is the ʻAkiapolaʻau. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- BirdLife International 2004. Oreomystis mana. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 10 July 2007.
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