Apapane

Apapane

Himatione sanguinea

Least Concern
Envergure
14,3 cm
Poids
14,675 g
Famille
Fringillidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Apapane (Himatione sanguinea) is a bird species in the family Fringillidae (finches), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.3 cm and a weight of 14.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

The Apapane is a vibrant Hawaiian honeycreeper with deep crimson plumage and white undertail coverts, weighing about 15 grams with a wingspan near 14 cm. It is one of the most abundant native forest birds in Hawaii, feeding primarily on nectar from native ōhia lehua flowers. Its rapid, looping flight and melodious song are characteristic of Hawaiian forests.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 14,3 cm 5.6 in
Poids 14,675 g 0.52 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP,CV. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 15-17 days.

Taille de la couvée

1-4

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Fringillidae (Finches)
Genus Himatione
Espèces Himatione sanguinea

Distribution

Apapane has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Apapane endangered?
The Apapane has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Apapane nest?
Nest type: CP,CV. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 15-17 days.
How big is the Apapane?
The Apapane has a wingspan of 14.3 cm, weight of 14.675 g.
What order and family does the Apapane belong to?
The Apapane (Himatione sanguinea) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae.

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