Black-headed Greenfinch vs Akekee
Chloris ambigua compared with Loxops caeruleirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-headed Greenfinch | Akekee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chloris ambigua | Loxops caeruleirostris |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.6 cm (6.1 in) | 12.4 cm (4.9 in) |
| Weight | 15.5 g (0.55 oz) | 10.84 g (0.38 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-headed Greenfinch
Critically Endangered
Akekee
About These Birds
Black-headed Greenfinch
The Black-headed Greenfinch is a medium-sized finch with a black head, dark olive-green body, and bright yellow wing patches and tail edges. It inhabits open forest, secondary growth, and scrubby hillsides from northeastern India through southern China and Vietnam. It feeds on seeds, berries, and buds, often foraging in the forest canopy and along woodland edges.
Akekee
The Akekee is a critically endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper weighing about 11 g with a wingspan near 12 cm. Endemic to the upland forests of Kauai, it uses its uniquely twisted bill to pry open leaf buds and extract insects, and is severely threatened by avian malaria and habitat loss.