About the Hawaii Akepa
Loxops is a Hawaiian honeycreeper genus in the finch family, Fringillidae. Most of them are commonly known as ʻākepa.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Loxops coccineus |
| Species Codes | akepa1, HAAK |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hawaii Akepa belong to?
The Hawaii Akepa (Loxops coccineus) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Hawaii Akepa?
The Hawaii Akepa is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
How can I identify the Hawaii Akepa?
Loxops is a Hawaiian honeycreeper genus in the finch family, Fringillidae. Most of them are commonly known as ʻākepa....
Where can I report a Hawaii Akepa sighting?
You can log sightings of Hawaii Akepa on eBird (ebird.org) using species code akepa1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Finches, Euphonias, and Allies 236 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
236
Species in Family
175
iNat Observations
EN
IUCN Status
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