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Bokikokiko
Acrocephalus aequinoctialis
Bokikokiko (Acrocephalus aequinoctialis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Bokikokiko (Acrocephalus aequinoctialis) is a member of the Acrocephalidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 25 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Acrocephalidae Reed Warblers & Allies
- Genus Acrocephalus
- Species aequinoctialis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 25 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Acrocephalidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Bokikokiko is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of open scrub and shrubland, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Bokikokiko is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Bokikokiko (Acrocephalus aequinoctialis) is a species of bird in the Acrocephalidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO nw Line Is. (e Polynesia).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 25 g, with a wing length of about 7.4 cm and a tail of around 6.4 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 229 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Bokikokiko?
The Bokikokiko is a small bird that weighs around 25 g.
Where does the Bokikokiko live?
The Bokikokiko is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO nw Line Is. (e Polynesia), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Bokikokiko belong to?
The Bokikokiko (Acrocephalus aequinoctialis) belongs to the Acrocephalidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Bokikokiko eat?
The Bokikokiko is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Bokikokiko migrate?
The Bokikokiko is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Bokikokiko endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Bokikokiko make?
1 real field recording of the Bokikokiko — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Bokikokiko's range?
The Bokikokiko has a mapped global range of about 229 km².
Conservation
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