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Olomao
Myadestes lanaiensis
Olomao (Myadestes lanaiensis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.
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The Olomao (Myadestes lanaiensis) is a member of the Turdidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 50 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 Turdidae Thrushes
- Genus Myadestes
- Species lanaiensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 50 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Turdidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Olomao 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 Olomao is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Olomao (Myadestes lanaiensis) is a member of the Turdidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Hawaiian Is.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 50 g, with a wing length of about 9.1 cm and a tail of around 7.5 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 Olomao?
The Olomao is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 50 g.
Where does the Olomao live?
The Olomao 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 Olomao belong to?
The Olomao (Myadestes lanaiensis) belongs to the Turdidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Olomao eat?
The Olomao is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Olomao migrate?
The Olomao is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Olomao 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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