Maui ʻAlauahio
NameMaui ʻAlauahio
Common NameMaui ʻAlauahio
Scientific NameParoreomyza montana
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsMales have a bright yellow head, throat, and underparts, with an olive-green back, wings, and tail. Females are generally duller, exhibiting less intense yellow and more olive-green coloration overall.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a sharp 'chip' note, a 'cheer' call, and a distinctive trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Maui, Hawaii, primarily inhabiting the high-elevation native wet and mesic forests on the slopes of Haleakalā.
Identifying Featuressmall size, bright yellow head and underparts (males), olive-green back, slender, slightly decurved bill, active foraging behavior
Description
The Maui ʻAlauahio is a small, active Hawaiian honeycreeper, with males displaying bright yellow heads and underparts contrasting with an olive-green back. It is typically found foraging for insects and other arthropods in the canopy and understory of native Hawaiian forests.
