Akohekohe

Akohekohe

Palmeria dolei

Critically Endangered
Envergadura
18,3 cm
Peso
26,525 g
Familia
Fringillidae
Orden
Passeriformes

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The Akohekohe, or Crested Honeycreeper, is a critically endangered Hawaiian bird weighing about 27 g with a wingspan near 18 cm. Endemic to the windward slopes of Haleakala on Maui, it is recognised by its spectacular white-tufted crest and striking orange nape, feeding primarily on nectar from native flowers.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 18,3 cm 7.2 in
Peso 26,525 g 0.94 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-19 days. Fledging: 17-27 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

1-2

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Passeriformes (Aves Canoras)
Familia Fringillidae (Pinzones)
Genus Palmeria
Especies Palmeria dolei

Distribution

Akohekohe has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Akohekohe endangered?
The Akohekohe has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Akohekohe nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-19 days. Fledging: 17-27 days.
How big is the Akohekohe?
The Akohekohe has a wingspan of 18.3 cm, weight of 26.525 g.
What order and family does the Akohekohe belong to?
The Akohekohe (Palmeria dolei) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae.

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