Ciridops

Ciridops

An extinct genus of Hawaiian honeycreeper known from subfossil bones recovered in the Hawaiian Islands, USA, Ciridops is related to the 'ula-'ai-hawane, a nectar-feeding finch. Its skeleton suggests specialisation for feeding on native palm fruits. Like many Hawaiian honeycreepers, it became extinct following human colonisation of the islands.

Discovery & Naming

Discovery Location United States

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Where were Ciridops fossils found?
Fossils of Ciridops were found in United States.

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