Akekee vs White-winged Grosbeak
Loxops caeruleirostris compared with Mycerobas carnipes
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Akekee | White-winged Grosbeak |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Loxops caeruleirostris | Mycerobas carnipes |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.4 cm (4.9 in) | 22.6 cm (8.9 in) |
| Weight | 10.84 g (0.38 oz) | 58.666666666666664 g (2.07 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Akekee
Least Concern
White-winged 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.