Common 'Amakihi - Hawaiian Honeycreeper - Hemignathus virens

The common 'amakihi is one of the most abundant native forest birds. These yellowish-green birds feed on insects, nectar and fruit. The common amakihi is known to build its nest at the tips of branches. This may explain why the birds are successful even in areas with large populations of tree climbing black rats. Common 'amakihi are found in various habitats from alpine shrublands to rain forests. 'Amakihi have a wide tolerance to adverse conditions and some resistance to diseases. They are even seen feeding on nectar from alien plants. This adaptability to changing forest conditions bodes well for their continued survival.