Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 3,800 (2010) and decreasing.
Status CR
Habitat destruction and modification and the rapid spread of disease-carrying mosquitoes are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Food
Primarily `ohi`a nectar, also taking invertebrates, especially caterpillars.
Voice
Song is a variable series of low-pitched notes 'ah-gurk-gurk-gurk' or 'ah-koh-heh-koh-heh' and many other variations. Call is a human-like upslurred whistle.