Sao Tome Grosbeak vs Akekee
Crithagra concolor compared with Loxops caeruleirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sao Tome Grosbeak | Akekee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crithagra concolor | Loxops caeruleirostris |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.4 cm (8.4 in) | 12.4 cm (4.9 in) |
| Weight | 45.0 g (1.59 oz) | 10.84 g (0.38 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Sao Tome Grosbeak
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.