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Palila

Endemic to Hawai’i...only found on
the upper slopes of Mauna Kea.

Loxioides bailleui

(L 6-7.5")

Near Saddle Road

“Big” Island

21Feb2014

IUCN Watch List
Status is
Critically
Endangered

Now found in only 10% of
their historical range.

 - once thought to be nearly
extinct.

 - habitat degraded by
browsing sheep.

Hawaii has more bird species
in danger of extinction than
anywhere else in the United
States. (Bird Note)

Loxoides is Greek for resembling a
crossbill; bailleui is after Pierre Ettienne
Ballieu (1829-1900) French Consul to
Hawaii and a collector.

© Tim Burr

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