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Oahu Alauahio
Paroreomyza maculata
Oahu Alauahio (Paroreomyza maculata) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Oahu Alauahio (Paroreomyza maculata) is a member of the Fringillidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 11.3 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Fringillidae Finches, Euphonias
- Genus Paroreomyza
- Species maculata
Quick facts
- Weight
- 11.3 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Fringillidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Not Evaluated
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Oahu Alauahio is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Oahu Alauahio is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Oahu Alauahio (Paroreomyza maculata) belongs to the Fringillidae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Oahu (Hawaiian Is.).
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 11.3 g, with a wing length of about 6.5 cm and a tail of around 4.6 cm.
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Oahu Alauahio?
The Oahu Alauahio is a very small bird that weighs around 11.3 g.
Where does the Oahu Alauahio live?
The Oahu Alauahio is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Oahu (Hawaiian Is.), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Oahu Alauahio belong to?
The Oahu Alauahio (Paroreomyza maculata) belongs to the Fringillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Oahu Alauahio eat?
The Oahu Alauahio is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Oahu Alauahio migrate?
The Oahu Alauahio is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Oahu Alauahio endangered?
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
Conservation
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