Akekee

Akekee

Loxops caeruleirostris

Critically Endangered
翼開長
12.4 cm
体重
10.84 g
Fringillidae
Passeriformes

The Akekee (Loxops caeruleirostris) is a bird species in the family Fringillidae (finches), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.4 cm and a weight of 10.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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について

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
翼開長 12.4 cm 4.9 in
体重 10.84 g 0.38 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-19 days. Fledging: 16-22 days.

一腹卵数

2

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Fringillidae (Finches)
Genus Loxops
Loxops caeruleirostris

Distribution

Akekee has been recorded in 1 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

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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