Hawaii ʻAkepa
Loxops coccineus
Conservation Status
EndangeredAves · Passeriformes · Fringillidae
About
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).
Fun Fact
Although the largest populations of ʻākepa live within protected lands, large trees appear to be falling faster than they are replaced.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Insectivore
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease