Anianiau By Megan

Female- Slightly smaller than the male. Has a duller plumage.

Male-Yellow green top bright yellow stomach

MANY LITTLE BIRDS lay 2-4 eggs nests are made in the crown of an O’hi’a tree

Where do they live. Kokee State Park Kauai, Hawaii native Kauai forests above 3,000 ft.

What do they eat they are constantly feeding on nectar, fruit, and bugs.

Beautiful birds of Hawaii Smallest species of Hawaiian honey-creeper Also known as the lesser- amakihi 4 inches long

Predators of the ANIANIAU Rats Cats Long-eared owl Barn owl

THREATENED Anianiaus are losing their habitat Once had been found all over Kauai but mosquitoes brought a disease

Observed locations on the island of Kauai Kalalau valley Kokee state park

Species of Hawaiian honey creeper Frigillidae

Fun Facts Also known as anianiau Previously known as:Viridonia parvaKingdomAnimaliaPhylumC hordataClassAvesOrderPasserif ormes Family Fringillidae Genus Hemignathus

Why cut down these beautiful forests These forests are home to many creatures Do you really want to kill them Birds need the trees for nests so why cut them down Do you want to keep these beautiful creatures or are you going to threaten them to extinction even more than they already are Keep these creatures safe DON’T CUT DOWN THE TREES

Anianiau sounds like this: weesee-weesee-weesee- or weesity-weesity-weesity-

Their unique beaks Their colors and beak shape reflect on which flower types they feed. Like 'amakihi, its bill is short but curved..