Akekee vs Nihoa Finch
Loxops caeruleirostris compared with Telespiza ultima
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Akekee | Nihoa Finch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Loxops caeruleirostris | Telespiza ultima |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.4 cm (4.9 in) | 15.5 cm (6.1 in) |
| Weight | 10.84 g (0.38 oz) | 24.5 g (0.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Akekee
Critically Endangered
Nihoa Finch
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.