Gran Canaria Blue Chaffinch vs Akekee
Fringilla polatzeki compared with Loxops caeruleirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Gran Canaria Blue Chaffinch | Akekee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fringilla polatzeki | Loxops caeruleirostris |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.4 cm (7.6 in) | 12.4 cm (4.9 in) |
| Weight | 27.700000000000003 g (0.98 oz) | 10.84 g (0.38 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Gran Canaria Blue Chaffinch
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.