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Ou
Psittirostra psittacea
Ou (Psittirostra psittacea) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.
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The Ou (Psittirostra psittacea) is a member of the Fringillidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 28.6 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Fringillidae Finches, Euphonias
- Genus Psittirostra
- Species psittacea
Quick facts
- Weight
- 28.6 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Fringillidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Vulnerable
Least Concern
Least Concern
Critically Endangered
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Ou is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Ou is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Ou (Psittirostra psittacea) is a member of the Fringillidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Hawaiian Is.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 28.6 g, with a wing length of about 9 cm and a tail of around 5.5 cm.
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Ou?
The Ou is a small bird that weighs around 28.6 g.
Where does the Ou live?
The Ou is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Hawaiian Is, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Ou belong to?
The Ou (Psittirostra psittacea) belongs to the Fringillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Ou eat?
The Ou is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Ou migrate?
The Ou is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Ou endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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