Chestnut-breasted Chlorophonia vs Akekee
Chlorophonia pyrrhophrys compared with Loxops caeruleirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut-breasted Chlorophonia | Akekee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlorophonia pyrrhophrys | Loxops caeruleirostris |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.4 cm (5.3 in) | 12.4 cm (4.9 in) |
| Weight | 17.0 g (0.60 oz) | 10.84 g (0.38 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Chestnut-breasted Chlorophonia
Critically Endangered
Akekee
About These Birds
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.