drepanis (Meaning)
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drepanis (n)
a genus of Drepanididae
Synonyms & Antonyms of drepanis
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
drepanis Sentence Examples
- Drepanis, a genus of Hawaiian honeycreepers, are one of the most endangered bird groups in the world.
- The four species of Drepanis are all endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.
- Drepanis hoolei, also known as the Oahu 'amakihi, is the largest species of Drepanis.
- Drepanis coccinea, commonly called the scarlet honeycreeper, is found only on the island of Hawaii.
- The Drepanis pacifica, also known as the Hawaii 'amakihi, is a honeycreeper found on the islands of Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai.
- The last remaining species of Drepanis is the Drepanis munroi, also called the Laysan honeycreeper, found only on Laysan Island.
- Drepanis adaptations include long, down-curved beaks and brush-tipped tongues for extracting nectar from flowers.
- Due to habitat loss, predation, and avian diseases, Drepanis populations have declined drastically, leading to their critically endangered status.
- Conservation efforts for Drepanis include captive breeding programs, habitat restoration, and predator control measures.
- The Drepanis extinction crisis showcases the urgent need for protection and conservation of Hawaii's unique biodiversity.
FAQs About the word drepanis
a genus of Drepanididae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Drepanis, a genus of Hawaiian honeycreepers, are one of the most endangered bird groups in the world.
The four species of Drepanis are all endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.
Drepanis hoolei, also known as the Oahu 'amakihi, is the largest species of Drepanis.
Drepanis coccinea, commonly called the scarlet honeycreeper, is found only on the island of Hawaii.
