Iiwi — size comparison

The iiwi inhabits native Hawaiian mountain forests. Red plumage and a long curved flower-reaching bill are characteristic. It follows seasonal tree flowering. N

Silhouette comparison

Length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

Iiwi

Drepanis coccinea

ok. 14,5 cmDorosły ptak
total length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
16–20 gDorosłe osobniki
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
Total lengthScale in cm
051015
IiwiTotal lengthapprox. 14.5 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Iiwi — size comparison — facts and sources

The iiwi inhabits native Hawaiian mountain forests. Red plumage and a long curved flower-reaching bill are characteristic. It follows seasonal tree flowering.

Nectar and small arthropods provide food; visits may transfer pollen. Introduced mosquitoes transmit diseases threatening Hawaiian birds, making suitable forest conservation particularly important.

Measurement sources