Akekee vs Island Canary
Loxops caeruleirostris verglichen mit Serinus canaria
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Akekee | Island Canary |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Loxops caeruleirostris | Serinus canaria |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familie | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 12,4 cm (4.9 in) | 14,3 cm (5.6 in) |
| Gewicht | 10,84 g (0.38 oz) | 21,225 g (0.75 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 2 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Critically Endangered
Akekee
Least Concern
Island Canary
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.