Himatione sanguinea | apapane | ʻapapane
Endemic
ʻApapane are perhaps the most abundant native bird on Hawaiʻi island and are often observed in upland native forest. ʻApapane forage for insects, bugs, and nectar in the tree tops, especially in ʻōhiʻa trees. They are famous for their variable repertoire of songs. Adult birds are over 5 inches long with crimson red feathers over most of their bodies. They have black wings and a black tail, with a white stomach and undertail. The bill is black with a slight curve. Young birds are dull brown.
The map below shows hotspots along our birding trails where you might see this bird. Learn more by visiting our species profile page for ʻapapane.
Hotspots for apapane
- Kuilau Trail | Details for Kuilau Trail
- Pihea Trail | Details for Pihea Trail
- ʻAiea Loop Trail | Details for ʻAiea Loop Trail
- Wiliwilinui Access Road and Ridge Trail | Details for Wiliwilinui Access Road and Ridge Trail
- Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area | Details for Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area
- Waikamoi Preserve (The Nature Conservancy-PRIVATE) | Details for Waikamoi Preserve (The Nature Conservancy-PRIVATE)
- Hosmer Grove (Haleakalā National Park) | Details for Hosmer Grove (Haleakalā National Park)
- Leleiwi Overlook (Haleakalā National Park) | Details for Leleiwi Overlook (Haleakalā National Park)
- Makāula -‘O‘oma Trails | Details for Makāula -‘O‘oma Trails
- Palila Forest Discovery Trail | Details for Palila Forest Discovery Trail
- Pu‘u Huluhulu Trail | Details for Pu‘u Huluhulu Trail
- Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō Trail | Details for Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō Trail
- Kaulana Manu Nature Trail | Details for Kaulana Manu Nature Trail
- Kaūmana Trail | Details for Kaūmana Trail
Kuilau Trail
Wet forest




Pihea Trail
Wet forest




ʻAiea Loop Trail
Wet forest






Wiliwilinui Access Road and Ridge Trail
Wet forest



Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area
Dry forest







Waikamoi Preserve (The Nature Conservancy-PRIVATE)
Wet forest



Hosmer Grove (Haleakalā National Park)
Dry forest










Leleiwi Overlook (Haleakalā National Park)
Dry forest






Makāula -‘O‘oma Trails
Wet forest




Palila Forest Discovery Trail
Dry forest




Pu‘u Huluhulu Trail
Dry forest






Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō Trail
Wet forest




Kaulana Manu Nature Trail
Wet forest






Kaūmana Trail
Wet forest



