Kona Forests (26094)
USA, North America
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Manucerthia mana | Hawaii Creeper | EN | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Chlorodrepanis virens | Hawaii Amakihi | LC | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Himatione sanguinea | Apapane | LC | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Branta sandvicensis | Hawaiian Goose | VU | 2009 | A1b, B1, B2 |
| Aves | Vestiaria coccinea | Iiwi | VU | 2009 | A1b, B1, B2 |
| Aves | Buteo solitarius | Hawaiian Hawk | NT | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Loxops coccineus | Hawaii Akepa | EN | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Chasiempis sandwichensis | Hawaii Elepaio | VU | 2009 | A1b, B1, B2 |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Himatione sanguinea | Apapane | LC | 2009 | |
| Aves | Loxops coccineus | Akepa | EN | 2009 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2026) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Kona Forests. Extracted from the World Database of Key Biodiversity Areas. Developed by the Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership: BirdLife International, IUCN, American Bird Conservancy, Amphibian Survival Alliance, Conservation International, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, Global Environment Facility, Re:wild, NatureServe, Rainforest Trust, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, World Wildlife Fund and Wildlife Conservation Society. Downloaded from https://keybiodiversityareas.org/ on Jan 13, 2026.