Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
Hawaii Akepa
Loxops coccineus
ENEndangered Endemic to United States
- Family
- Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Hawaiʻi ʻākepa (Loxops coccineus) 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 (necklaces resembling strings of flowers) constructed by Hawaiian artisans.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Montane ohia and koa forest of Hawaii.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Hawaiʻi ʻākepa
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
