Akekee vs Hawaii Akepa
Loxops caeruleirostris verglichen mit Loxops coccineus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Akekee | Hawaii Akepa |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Loxops caeruleirostris | Loxops coccineus |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familie | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Critically Endangered | Endangered |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 12,4 cm (4.9 in) | 12,4 cm (4.9 in) |
| Gewicht | 10,84 g (0.38 oz) | 10,716666666666667 g (0.38 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Critically Endangered
Akekee
Endangered
Hawaii Akepa
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.