ʻIʻiwi

The ʻiʻiwi (pronounced , ee-EE-wee or , ee-EE-vee) or scarlet honeycreeper (Drepanis coccinea) is a species of Hawaiian honeycreeper. The ʻiʻiwi is a highly recognizable symbol of Hawaii.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of ʻIʻiwi being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Himatione sanguinea
• Loxops coccineus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Aves

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Fringillidae

Genus

Drepanis

Species

Drepanis coccinea

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