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Extinct

Kamao

Myadestes myadestinus

Kamao (Myadestes myadestinus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.

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The Kamao (Myadestes myadestinus) is a member of the Turdidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.

EX Extinct

No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Turdidae Thrushes
  4. Genus Myadestes
  5. Species myadestinus

Where it lives

Kauai (Hawaiian Is.)

Quick facts

Family
Turdidae

Biology & behaviour

The Kamao (Myadestes myadestinus) is a member of the Turdidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Kauai (Hawaiian Is.).

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Kamao live?

The Kamao is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Kauai (Hawaiian Is.).

What family does the Kamao belong to?

The Kamao (Myadestes myadestinus) belongs to the Turdidae family, in the order Passeriformes.

Is the Kamao endangered?

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List

Conservation

Extinct

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