O'ahu 'Elepaio
NameO'ahu 'Elepaio
Common NameO'ahu 'Elepaio
Scientific NameChasiempis sandwichensis ibidis
FamilyMonarchidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsAdults typically have a brownish-rufous crown, a prominent white supercilium, and a dark mask extending through the eye. The throat is white, followed by a distinct dark breast band, and white underparts. Wings are dark with a white wing bar, and the dark tail features white outer tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, clear whistle often transcribed as 'ele-pai-o' or 'cheer-up', varying in pitch and rhythm.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the native wet and mesic forests of the island of O'ahu, Hawai'i.
Identifying Featuressmall size, active foraging behavior, white supercilium, dark breast band, white outer tail feathers, endemic to O'ahu
Description
A small, active monarch flycatcher endemic to the island of O'ahu, Hawai'i. This subspecies is known for its curious and bold behavior, often foraging for insects in the forest understory and canopy.
