Akekee vs Yellow-rumped Siskin
Loxops caeruleirostris verglichen mit Spinus uropygialis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Akekee | Yellow-rumped Siskin |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Loxops caeruleirostris | Spinus uropygialis |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familie | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 12,4 cm (4.9 in) | 16,1 cm (6.3 in) |
| Gewicht | 10,84 g (0.38 oz) | 14,0 g (0.49 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Critically Endangered
Akekee
Least Concern
Yellow-rumped Siskin
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.