Akekee vs Maui Akepa
Loxops caeruleirostris verglichen mit Loxops ochraceus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Akekee | Maui Akepa |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Loxops caeruleirostris | Loxops ochraceus |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familie | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Critically Endangered | Extinct |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 12,4 cm (4.9 in) | 12,4 cm (4.9 in) |
| Gewicht | 10,84 g (0.38 oz) | 10,5 g (0.37 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Critically Endangered
Akekee
Extinct
Maui 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.