The Kauaûi ûamakihi (Chlorodrepanis stejnegeri) is a species of Hawaiian honeycreepers endemic to Kauaûi in the family Fringillidae. The species Hawaiian name is associated with is Kihikihi, or kihi, which stems from the word amakihi. Kihikihi, meaning curved, makes a reference to the bill of the Kauaûi ûamakihi. The Kauaûi ûamakihi has similar physical features to an extinct species, the Kauaûi nukupuûu . When flying or feeding, the Kaua'i 'amakihi lets out a distinguishing tweet.
This species is endemic to the island of Kauaûi The Kaua'i 'amakihi resides in the higher elevations of the Kaua'i mountains usually above 600 meters in elevation. They previously occurred at lower elevations, but due to the loss of habitat, are now mostly found at elevations higher than 600 meters in mountainous areas. They are known to be around 'à Âhi'a and koa trees. They are especially common in à Âhi'a trees where they often nest and in à Âhi'a forests. They can be spotted at Waimea Canyon, NàPali Plateau, Alaka'i Swamp, and Makaleha Mountains.
This species has a greenish-yellow with black lores and a large, sickle-shaped, down curved beak. Males usually have bigger beaks and more color compared to the females which have smaller beaks and a more dull color. More dull feathers and a bigger beaks distinguishes the Kaua'i 'amakihi from the other ûamakihi species.
The Kauaûi ûamakihi has been categorized as vulnerable by Bird Life International. While their population numbers have been steady, like other honeycreepers, the Kauaûi ûamakihi is threatened by habitat loss, invasive species, and avian malaria, but has not been affected as strongly as other species in the subfamily.