ʻOmaʻo
NameʻOmaʻo
Common NameHawaiian Thrush
Scientific NameMyadestes obscurus
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsOverall dull olive-brown to grayish-brown plumage, with slightly paler underparts and undertail coverts. It has a dark eye and a relatively short, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a complex, flute-like melody, often incorporating varied phrases, whistles, and trills. Calls include a soft 'chuck' and a sharper 'wit'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Hawaiʻi, primarily found in native wet and mesic forests on Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea, and Hualālai.
Identifying FeaturesDull olive-brown plumage, Upright posture, Short tail, Dark eye, Endemic to Hawaiʻi Island
Description
The ʻOmaʻo is a medium-sized, drab brown thrush endemic to the island of Hawaiʻi. It typically exhibits an upright posture and a relatively short tail, often observed foraging in the understory of native forests.
