Akekee
Loxops caeruleirostris
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Critically Endangered
Envergadura
12,4 cm
Peso
10,84 g
Familia
Fringillidae
Orden
Passeriformes
Acerca de
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 12,4 cm | 4.9 in |
| Peso | 10,84 g | 0.38 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-19 days. Fledging: 16-22 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Fringillidae (Pinzones) |
| Genus | Loxops |
| Especies | Loxops caeruleirostris |
Distribution
Akekee has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Akekee endangered?
The Akekee has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Akekee nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-19 days. Fledging: 16-22 days.
How big is the Akekee?
The Akekee has a wingspan of 12.4 cm, weight of 10.84 g.
What order and family does the Akekee belong to?
The Akekee (Loxops caeruleirostris) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae.
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