Akohekohe (Palmeria dolei)
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Akohekohe

Palmeria dolei (Wilson, SB, 1891)

26 gWeight

The ʻākohekohe (Palmeria dolei), or crested honeycreeper, is a species of Hawaiian honeycreeper.

Critically Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The ʻākohekohe (Palmeria dolei), or crested honeycreeper, is a species of Hawaiian honeycreeper. It is endemic to the island of Maui in Hawaiʻi. The ʻākohekohe is susceptible to mosquito‐transmitted avian malaria (Plasmodium relictum) and only breeds in high‐elevation wet forests (> 1,715 m or 5,630 ft).

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Questions

How big is the Akohekohe?

The Akohekohe weighs around 26 g.

Where does the Akohekohe live?

Its breeding range: Pacific Ocean: Hawaiian Islands.

Is the Akohekohe endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Akohekohe as Critically Endangered.

What does the Akohekohe eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Akohekohe in?

It belongs to the family Finches, Euphonias (Fringillidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
26 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Critically Endangered
More measurements
Wing
92 mm
Tail
72 mm
Bill
22 mm
Tarsus
32 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Pacific Ocean: Hawaiian Islands

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Finches, Euphonias Fringillidae
Genus
Palmeria

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Akohekohe

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