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Akohekohe
Palmeria dolei
Akohekohe (Palmeria dolei) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.
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The Akohekohe (Palmeria dolei) is a member of the Fringillidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 26.1 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Fringillidae Finches, Euphonias
- Genus Palmeria
- Species dolei
Quick facts
- Weight
- 26.1 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Fringillidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Near Threatened
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Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Akohekohe is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Akohekohe is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Akohekohe (Palmeria dolei) is a member of the Fringillidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Hawaiian Is.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 26.1 g, with a wing length of about 9.2 cm and a tail of around 7.2 cm.
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 58 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Akohekohe?
The Akohekohe is a small bird that weighs around 26.1 g.
Where does the Akohekohe live?
The Akohekohe is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Hawaiian Is, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Akohekohe belong to?
The Akohekohe (Palmeria dolei) belongs to the Fringillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Akohekohe eat?
The Akohekohe is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Akohekohe migrate?
The Akohekohe is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Akohekohe endangered?
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
How large is the Akohekohe's range?
The Akohekohe has a mapped global range of about 58 km².
Conservation
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