The ʻalawī (Hawaiʻi Creeper) is a small, olive-green songbird endemic to the high-elevation native forests of Hawaiʻi Island. It is part of the Hawaiian honeycreeper group and is recognized by its short, slightly curved bill and soft, high-pitched calls. ʻAlawī forage slowly along tree trunks and branches, searching bark and moss for insects and larvae. They are most often seen alone or in pairs, moving quietly and deliberately. This species depends heavily on healthy ʻōhiʻa and koa forests and is vulnerable to habitat loss and avian disease. With a limited population and range, the ʻalawī is listed as endangered and is one of the rarest birds in Hawaiʻi (Wikipedia, DLNR Wildlife Program, Maui Now).