What is "akialoa"

Akialoa is an extinct genus of Hawaiian finch in the Fringillidae family. It contains the following species:

• Lesser ʻakialoa or Hawai'i 'akialoa, Akialoa obscura - extinct (1940)
• Greater ʻakialoa
  • Oʻahu ʻakialoa, Akialoa ellisiana - extinct (1940)
  • Maui Nui ʻakialoa or Lanaʻi ʻakialoa, Akialoa lanaiensis - extinct (1892)
  • Kauaʻi ʻakialoa, Akialoa stejnegeri - extinct (1969)
• Hoopoe-billed ʻakialoa, Akialoa upupirostris - prehistoric
• Giant ʻakialoa, Akialoa sp. - prehistoric

Category:Bird genera Category:Akialoa Category:Hawaiian honeycreepers Category:Extinct birds of Hawaii