Hawaii Akepa
Loxops coccineus
The Hawaii Akepa (Loxops coccineus) is a rare finches, euphonias, and alli found only in the United States, weighing about 11 g. The Hawaiʻi ʻākepa is an endangered ʻākepa native to Hawaiʻi in the Hawaiian Islands.
About the Hawaii Akepa
The Hawaiʻi ʻākepa is an endangered ʻākepa native to Hawaiʻi in the Hawaiian Islands. The three ʻākepa species were considered monotypic before being split by the NACC of the AOU in 2015. The Hawaiʻi ʻākepa was first collected by western science during Captain James Cook's third voyage around the world. Several specimens were collected, as well as feather leis constructed by Hawaiian artisans. The specimens were classified when brought back to England several years later. The Latin name of the bird, Loxops coccineus, means "crossed" (Loxops) and "red" (coccineus).
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How to identify it
It is a four-inch (10 cm) long bird of a dusty green color. Males are bright orange. It has a small cross bill just like the other Loxops species. Its call is a slight quivering whistle ending with a long trill.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Hawaii Akepa can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Hawaii Akepa?
- It is a four-inch (10 cm) long bird of a dusty green color. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Hawaii Akepa?
- The Hawaii Akepa is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
- Where can you see a Hawaii Akepa?
- The Hawaii Akepa is endemic to the United States, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Hawaii Akepa?
- The Hawaii Akepa is most easily confused with the Hawaii Creeper and the Akekee.
- Is the Hawaii Akepa endangered?
- The Hawaii Akepa is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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