Bokikokiko

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Bokikokiko
Illustration by J. G. Keulemans (1883)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Acrocephalidae
Genus: Acrocephalus
Species:
A. aequinoctialis
Binomial name
Acrocephalus aequinoctialis
(Latham, 1790)
Approximate distribution
  Range
  Extinct

Depicted: Teraina (top), Tabuaeran (middle), and Kiritimati (bottom), Northern Line Islands, Kiribati, Oceania

Synonyms
  • Acrocephalus pistor

The bokikokiko, Kiritimati reed warbler or Christmas Island warbler (Acrocephalus aequinoctialis) is a species of warbler in the family Acrocephalidae. It is found only on Kiritimati and Washington Island (Kiribati).

The population size of the bokikokiko is estimated to be around 2500, with a decreasing population trend. The species is under threat from introduced species such as the

endangered on the IUCN Red List.[2]

Subspecies

The species may be divided into the following subspecies:

  • Acrocephalus aequinoctialis aequinoctialis Latham, 1790
  • Acrocephalus aequinoctialis pistor

Human Interactions

This bird has a lot of medicinal and symbolic significance. Its

feathers are considered to have testosterone enhancing properties since ancient times, which is why these birds were hunted so widely. [3]

Gallery

  • Bokikokiko
    Bokikokiko

References

  1. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T22714802A149571193.en
    . Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  2. ^ "List of Endangered Species in Kiribati". Mongabay. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  3. ^ "Endemic Species In Kiribati". Visit Kiribati. Retrieved May 27, 2023.

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  1. ^ "Kiritimati Reed-warbler (Acrocephalus aequinoctialis) - BirdLife species factsheet".
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