Akekee vs Somali Grosbeak
Loxops caeruleirostris compared with Rhynchostruthus louisae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Akekee | Somali Grosbeak |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Loxops caeruleirostris | Rhynchostruthus louisae |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.4 cm (4.9 in) | 16.2 cm (6.4 in) |
| Weight | 10.84 g (0.38 oz) | 24.5 g (0.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Akekee
Near Threatened
Somali Grosbeak
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.