Akekee vs Desert Finch
Loxops caeruleirostris verglichen mit Rhodospiza obsoleta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Akekee | Desert Finch |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Loxops caeruleirostris | Rhodospiza obsoleta |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familie | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 12,4 cm (4.9 in) | 17,1 cm (6.7 in) |
| Gewicht | 10,84 g (0.38 oz) | 22,5 g (0.79 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 2 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
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.