Akiapolaau
Akiapolaau (<em>Hemignathus wilsoni</em>) is a species of Finches, Euphonias (<em>Fringillidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Akiapolaau (Hemignathus wilsoni) is a species of Finches, Euphonias (Fringillidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Hemignathus; binomial: Hemignathus wilsoni; authority: (Rothschild, 1893).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Pacific Ocean.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Formerly H. munroi on the IOC list which was a name created by Pratt because if Hawaii Amakihi is also placed in Hemignathus then its subspecies wilsoni has precedence. Transfer of Hawaii Amakihi to Chlorodrepanis removes conflict and the older name for Akiapolaau returns to H. wilsoni.
