akekee

 The ʻAkekeʻe is a small Hawaiian honeycreeper that is endemic to the island of Kauaʻi in Hawaii. It is characterized by its olive-green plumage, yellow underparts, and blue-gray bill. The species is sexually monomorphic, meaning males and females look alike. Adults are about 4 inches (10 cm) in length. The ʻAkekeʻe has a unique side-to-side bill motion that allows it to pry open leaf buds and access insects, which form the majority of its diet. The bird inhabits montane mesic forests, relying on native tree species like ʻōhiʻa lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha) and koa (Acacia koa) for food and nesting sites. The ʻAkekeʻe is currently confined to high-elevation areas of Kauaʻi, where its remaining habitat is being threatened by invasive species, habitat degradation, and disease.