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Hawaii Akepa
Loxops coccineus
Hawaii Akepa (Loxops coccineus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.
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The Hawaii Akepa (Loxops coccineus) is a member of the Fringillidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 10.5 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 Fringillidae Finches, Euphonias
- Genus Loxops
- Species coccineus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 10.5 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Fringillidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Extinct
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Hawaii Akepa is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Hawaii Akepa is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Hawaii Akepa (Loxops coccineus) is a member of the Fringillidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Hawaii (Hawaiian Is.).
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 10.5 g, with a wing length of about 6.2 cm and a tail of around 5.2 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.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 384 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Hawaii Akepa?
The Hawaii Akepa is a very small bird that weighs around 10.5 g.
Where does the Hawaii Akepa live?
The Hawaii Akepa is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Hawaii (Hawaiian Is.), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Hawaii Akepa belong to?
The Hawaii Akepa (Loxops coccineus) belongs to the Fringillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Hawaii Akepa eat?
The Hawaii Akepa is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Hawaii Akepa migrate?
The Hawaii Akepa is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Hawaii Akepa 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 Hawaii Akepa make?
1 real field recording of the Hawaii Akepa — 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 Hawaii Akepa's range?
The Hawaii Akepa has a mapped global range of about 384 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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