Akiapolaau
Hemignathus wilsoni
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Endangered
Wingspan
14.7 cm
Weight
27.2 g
Family
Fringillidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Akiapolaau is an endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper weighing about 27 g with a wingspan near 15 cm. Endemic to the Big Island of Hawaii, it is notable for its highly specialised bill — a short, straight lower mandible for hammering and a long, curved upper mandible for probing bark for beetle larvae.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.7 cm | 5.8 in |
| Weight | 27.2 g | 0.96 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 21 days.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Fringillidae (Finches) |
| Genus | Hemignathus |
| Species | Hemignathus wilsoni |
Distribution
Akiapolaau has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Akiapolaau endangered?
The Akiapolaau has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Akiapolaau nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 21 days.
How big is the Akiapolaau?
The Akiapolaau has a wingspan of 14.7 cm, weight of 27.2 g.
What order and family does the Akiapolaau belong to?
The Akiapolaau (Hemignathus wilsoni) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae.
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