Endemic to Hawaiian Is; known to breed only on Hawaii I, but vagrants seen on at least three other islands of archipelago.
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 1,100 (2010) and stable.
Status NT
Habitat destruction and degradation through forest clearance for agricultural and other developments, logging, introduced ungulates that degrade native forests and inhibit their regeneration, repeated nest disturbance, and perhaps road-kills, are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet