Akekee vs Oahu Alauahio
Loxops caeruleirostris compared with Paroreomyza maculata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Akekee | Oahu Alauahio |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Loxops caeruleirostris | Paroreomyza maculata |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.4 cm (4.9 in) | 13.0 cm (5.1 in) |
| Weight | 10.84 g (0.38 oz) | 11.3 g (0.40 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Akekee
Not Evaluated
Oahu Alauahio
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.