Akekee vs Desert Finch
Loxops caeruleirostris compared with Rhodospiza obsoleta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Akekee | Desert Finch |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Loxops caeruleirostris | Rhodospiza obsoleta |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.4 cm (4.9 in) | 17.1 cm (6.7 in) |
| Weight | 10.84 g (0.38 oz) | 22.5 g (0.79 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Akekee
Least Concern
Desert Finch
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.