Akekee vs Greater Amakihi
Loxops caeruleirostris compared with Viridonia sagittirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Akekee | Greater Amakihi |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Loxops caeruleirostris | Viridonia sagittirostris |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.4 cm (4.9 in) | — |
| Weight | 10.84 g (0.38 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Akekee
Extinct
Greater Amakihi
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.