Distribution: Once common on the Alaka驶i plateau and in other high elevation forests on the island of Kaua驶i, 驶akeke驶e populations began to rapidly decline in the early 2000s. These population declines match studies showing increasing malaria prevalence in native forest birds and changes in climate favorable to mosquitoes. Furthermore, field biologists are observing mosquitoes throughout the natural range of 驶akeke驶e where historically, mosquitoes did not occur. Wild populations are now restricted to high elevation 驶艒hi驶a forests on the Alaka驶i plateau.
Behavior: 驶Akeke驶e are not territorial and they appear to wander across the landscape, which makes finding nests and collecting eggs difficult. They are very stress-prone in captivity, potentially due to changes in social dynamics and the inability to wander. To date, no 驶akeke驶e have successfully bred in captivity.
Current Status: Estimated wild population in 2021 is 638 individuals. In addition, there are seven individuals in captivity. Estimated year of extinction is 2023 to 2034, most likely 2028.
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