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Akepa (Loxops coccineus)

Author:
Lepson, Jaan Kaimanu, Freed, Leonard A.
Title:
Akepa (Loxops coccineus)
Periodical:
The Birds of North America, No. 294, 1997
Year:
1997
Subject:
Honeycreepers behavior Hawaii Akepa Loxops coccineus Endangered species birds
Summary:
This document describes the Akepa, (Loxops coccineus), a small, brightly colored, restless honeycreeper of the montane Hawaiian rain forests such as the ohia (Metrosideros polymorpha) and koa (Acacia koa) forests. Information regarding their distribution within the Hawaii Archipelago, their geographical variations and differing/distinguishing characteristics among the birds that inhabit the various islands, the historical changes of the birds that varies from island to island, their subspecies and related species that are found within the state, and their habitats that are located on the islands of Hawaii, Maui, and Oahu, is listed. A description of their food habits, vocalizations, locomotion, self-maintenance, agonistic behaviors, territoriality and spacing, social and interspecific behavior and predation is also listed. Information regarding their sexual behavior, breeding and nesting habits, nesting sites, the shape, size, and mass of the eggs that these birds lay, the incubation periods, and hatching of the eggs is given in addition to the condition of the birds at hatching, their growth and development patterns, the parental care and fledging stages of these birds as well as a description of their immature stage is given. With regard to their demography and populations, the measures of breeding activity, their life span and survivorship, the diseases and parasites, and the causes of mortality, as well as the range of the breeding sites, in addition to the population status and regulations of these birds, the conservation measures that have been proposed or have been taken in an effort to protect these birds is also stated in this document. Also included is a description of the appearance of these birds at various stages of their life, their body measurements and a description of their physiology. Information regarding the priorities for the future research of this species and references relating to this document is also available.
Collection:
Monographs