Akekee

Akekee

Loxops caeruleirostris

Critically Endangered
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
12,4 cm
Khối Lượng
10,84 g
Họ
Fringillidae
Bộ
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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Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 12,4 cm 4.9 in
Khối Lượng 10,84 g 0.38 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

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

Số Trứng

2

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Akekee has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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