Akekee vs Maui Parrotbill
Loxops caeruleirostris compared with Pseudonestor xanthophrys
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Akekee | Maui Parrotbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Loxops caeruleirostris | Pseudonestor xanthophrys |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.4 cm (4.9 in) | 14.4 cm (5.7 in) |
| Weight | 10.84 g (0.38 oz) | 22.725 g (0.80 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Akekee
Critically Endangered
Maui Parrotbill
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.