Akekee vs Lesser Koa-finch
Loxops caeruleirostris comparado com Rhodacanthis flaviceps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Akekee | Lesser Koa-finch |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Loxops caeruleirostris | Rhodacanthis flaviceps |
| Ordem | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Família | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Estado de conservação | Critically Endangered | Extinct |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 12,4 cm (4.9 in) | — |
| Peso | 10,84 g (0.38 oz) | — |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Critically Endangered
Akekee
Extinct
Lesser Koa-finch
About These Birds
Akekee
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.