Akekee
Loxops caeruleirostris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="loxops-caeruleirostris"></birdfyi-bird>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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Hakkında
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 12,4 cm | 4.9 in |
| Ağırlık | 10,84 g | 0.38 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-19 days. Fledging: 16-22 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
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Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Familya | Fringillidae (Finches) |
| Genus | Loxops |
| Türler | Loxops caeruleirostris |
Distribution
Akekee has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Fringillidae family