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The Kauaʻi ʻamakihi (Chlorodrepanis stejnegeri) is a species of Hawaiian honeycreeper endemic to Kauaʻi in the family Fringillidae. The species Hawaiian name it's associated with is Kihikihi, or kihi stems from the word amakihi. Kihikihi, meaning curved, makes a reference to the bill of the Kauaʻi ʻamakihi. The similar physical features of the Kauaʻi ʻamakihi and a known extinct species, Kauaʻi nukupuʻu can sometimes get people confused with the two. When flying or feeding, the Kaua’i ‘amakihi also lets out a distinguishing tweet.

Distribution
This species is endemic to the island of Kauaʻi and were previously known to be located at lower elevations, said to be located at all places with forest in Kauaʻi. Due to the loss of habitat, they are mostly found at elevations higher than 600 meters.

Habitat
The Kaua‘i ‘amakihi resides in the higher elevations of the Kaua‘i mountains usually above 600 meters in elevation. They are also known to be around ‘ōhi‘a and koa trees. In specifically ōhi'a trees, they have been said to nest at and are more common in ōhi'a forests. They can be spotted at different places such as the Waimea Canyon, Nā Pali Plateau, the Alaka‘i Swamp, and Makaleha Mountains.

Anatomy
This species has a greenish-yellow with black lores and a large, sickle-shaped, down curved beak. The males species usually have bigger bills and more color compared to the females which have smaller bills and a more dull color. More dull feathers and a bigger bill distinguishes the Kaua‘i ‘amakihi from the other amakihi species.

Conservation
The Kauaʻi ʻamakihi has been categorized as vulnerable by Bird Life International. While their population numbers have been steady, like other honeycreepers, the Kauaʻi ʻamakihi is threatened by habitat loss, invasive species, and avian malaria, but has not been affected as strongly as other species in the subfamily.