The Elepaio, Chasiempis sandwichensis, is one of the Monarch Flycatchers. It lives in Hawaii. As with most endemic Hawaiian birds, it is endangered in at least part of its range.
It is known as an early riser and late to bed. It sings during those times when other birds are silent. It is also one of the few birds that was eaten by native Hawaiians.
Classification:
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Monarchidae
Genus: Chasiempis
Species: C. sandwichensis
Photos:
Hawaii Elepaio
Volcanoes NP, Hawaii. March 27, 2007
Photo courtesy of brad.schram
Elepaio
The Kauai race of Elepaio is the least colorful. This was taken on the boardwalk in the Alakai
Photo courtesy of BobLewis
