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Drepanis

Drepanis

9.9
Small Hawaiian birds that eat nectar, including the ʻIʻiwi
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The ʻIʻiwi is a well-known member of the genus Drepanis.

Examples

  • Several species within Drepanis are now extinct due to habitat loss.

  • Scientists have studied the feeding habits of Drepanis species in Hawaii.

  • The Drepanis is known for its unique beak shape.

  • Many species of Drepanis are now extinct.

  • Scientists have studied the feeding habits of Drepanis species in Hawaii.

  • The ʻIʻiwi is a well-known member of the genus Drepanis.

  • Several species within Drepanis are now extinct due to habitat loss.

Synonyms

Hawaiian honeycreeper
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  • Specialized
9.8

Small to medium birds from the Hawaiian Islands that often have bright colors and special beaks

is a narrower genus level group within that broader set of island songbirds
honeycreeper
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  • US
9.9

A small to medium finch from Hawaii with colorful feathers and different bill shapes

is a narrower genus level group within that broader group of island finches

Surface Forms

Drepanis singular
Drepanises plural

Etymology

The word Drepanis comes from the Greek word drepanon meaning 'sickle'. These Hawaiian honeycreeper birds have long, curved bills like a small sickle, so the name points to that shape.