Apapane vs Akekee
Himatione sanguinea compared with Loxops caeruleirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Apapane | Akekee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Himatione sanguinea | Loxops caeruleirostris |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.3 cm (5.6 in) | 12.4 cm (4.9 in) |
| Weight | 14.675 g (0.52 oz) | 10.84 g (0.38 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Apapane
Critically Endangered
Akekee
About These Birds
Apapane
The Apapane is a vibrant Hawaiian honeycreeper with deep crimson plumage and white undertail coverts, weighing about 15 grams with a wingspan near 14 cm. It is one of the most abundant native forest birds in Hawaii, feeding primarily on nectar from native ōhia lehua flowers. Its rapid, looping flight and melodious song are characteristic of Hawaiian forests.
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.