Also known as the Crested Honey-creeper, `Akohekohe used to be found on Moloka`i and other parts of Maui but are now found only on the windward slope of Haleakala from 4,500 feet to 6,500 feet. Perhaps the most showy of the Hawaiian forest birds, the `akohekohe has black feathers tipped with gray and orange, orange feathers at the back of its neck, and a distinctive white or golden crest of feathers above its shiny black beak.

`Akohekohe feed primarily on the nectar from `ohi`a blossoms but will also take nectar from other plants and will eat insects.

`Alauahio (Loxops maculata newtoni) Also known as the Maui Creeper, this small, 4 to 5-inch bird is found only on East Maui, where it is relatively common in native forests above 4,500 feet. The males are bright yellow and the females a grayish-green. Their sharp pointed beaks are used for finding insects among the leaves and branches.

Maui Parrotbill (Pseudonestor xanthophrys) Parrotbills are found only on East Maui on the northern slope of Haleakala from 5,000 to 7,000 feet. They are 4 to 5 inches long with a large, parrotlike beak. The males are olive-green with a yellow throat and a yellow stripe over the eye. Females are not as brightly colored and have smaller bills. The strong beak of the Maui Parrotbill is used to break apart wood; then the upper bill and tongue are used to pry out insect larvae.

`Amakihi (Loxops virens) The `Amakihi is one of the most abundant birds in the Hawaiian forests, but still rather uncommon. It prefers drier forests and can be seen at lower elevations searching for insects and nectar. In general, male `Amakihi are about 5 inches long and yellowish-green with a black stripe over the eye. The bill is gray and slightly curved. Females are a duller color.

`Apapane (Himatione sanguinea) `Apapane are relatively abundant in the higher forests of `Ohi`a and Koa, on Maui and Hawaii. They are 5 1/4 inches, with sexes appearing similar, and rather slender. Immature birds appear dull brown, while the adults are crimson breasted, with whitish under-tail and wings, possessing black legs and a slightly curved thin black bill. The `Apapane has quite a repetoire of songs and calls which seems to be location specific for the type call. Wings make an obvious "whirring" sound in flight.