Akekee vs Anianiau
Loxops caeruleirostris compared with Magumma parva
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Akekee | Anianiau |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Loxops caeruleirostris | Magumma parva |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.4 cm (4.9 in) | 11.5 cm (4.5 in) |
| Weight | 10.84 g (0.38 oz) | 10.416666666666666 g (0.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Akekee
Endangered
Anianiau
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.
Anianiau
The Anianiau is a tiny endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper with an 11.5 cm wingspan, weighing around 10.4 grams. It is the smallest of the Hawaiian honeycreepers, found only in native forest on Kauai. It feeds on nectar from native flowers and small arthropods.