Hawaii ʻAkepa

Hawaii ʻAkepa

Loxops coccineus

Endangered

Aves · 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