Akiapolaau
Hemignathus wilsoni
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<birdfyi-bird slug="hemignathus-wilsoni"></birdfyi-bird>The Akiapolaau (Hemignathus wilsoni) is a bird species in the family Fringillidae (finches), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.7 cm and a weight of 27.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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À propos
The Akiapolaau is an endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper weighing about 27 g with a wingspan near 15 cm. Endemic to the Big Island of Hawaii, it is notable for its highly specialised bill — a short, straight lower mandible for hammering and a long, curved upper mandible for probing bark for beetle larvae.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 14,7 cm | 5.8 in |
| Poids | 27,2 g | 0.96 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 21 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Fringillidae (Finches) |
| Genus | Hemignathus |
| Espèces | Hemignathus wilsoni |
Distribution
Akiapolaau has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Foire aux questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Fringillidae family