Spot-winged Rosefinch vs Akohekohe

Carpodacus rodopeplus compared with Palmeria dolei

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Spot-winged Rosefinch Akohekohe
Scientific Name Carpodacus rodopeplus Palmeria dolei
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Fringillidae Fringillidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Critically Endangered
Length
Wingspan 15.8 cm (6.2 in) 18.3 cm (7.2 in)
Weight 23.0 g (0.81 oz) 26.525 g (0.94 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Spot-winged Rosefinch only

Akohekohe only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Spot-winged Rosefinch

Critically Endangered

Akohekohe

About These Birds

Akohekohe

The Akohekohe, or Crested Honeycreeper, is a critically endangered Hawaiian bird weighing about 27 g with a wingspan near 18 cm. Endemic to the windward slopes of Haleakala on Maui, it is recognised by its spectacular white-tufted crest and striking orange nape, feeding primarily on nectar from native flowers.

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