Akohekohe

Akohekohe

Palmeria dolei

Critically Endangered
Flügelspannweite
18,3 cm
Gewicht
26,525 g
Familie
Fringillidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes

The Akohekohe (Palmeria dolei) is a bird species in the family Fringillidae (finken), within the order Passeriformes (sperlingsvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.3 cm and a weight of 26.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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The Akohekohe, or Crested Honeycreeper, is a critically endangered Hawaiian bird weighing about 27 g with a wingspan near 18 cm. Endemic to the windward slopes of Haleakala on Maui, it is recognised by its spectacular white-tufted crest and striking orange nape, feeding primarily on nectar from native flowers.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 18,3 cm 7.2 in
Gewicht 26,525 g 0.94 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-19 days. Fledging: 17-27 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)
Familie Fringillidae (Finken)
Genus Palmeria
Arten Palmeria dolei

Distribution

Akohekohe has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Akohekohe endangered?
The Akohekohe has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Akohekohe nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-19 days. Fledging: 17-27 days.
How big is the Akohekohe?
The Akohekohe has a wingspan of 18.3 cm, weight of 26.525 g.
What order and family does the Akohekohe belong to?
The Akohekohe (Palmeria dolei) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae.

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