Puaiohi
NamePuaiohi
Common NamePuaiohi
Scientific NameMyadestes palmeri
FamilyTurdidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)37
Plumage DetailsOverall dull grayish-brown plumage, slightly paler on the belly. It has a faint pale eye-ring and dark eyes. The legs and feet are pinkish. Juveniles are spotted on the back and breast.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a varied series of flute-like whistles, trills, and warbles. Calls include a soft 'chup' note and a harsh, scolding 'churr'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi, primarily restricted to the high-elevation montane wet forests of the Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve.
Identifying Featuresdull grayish-brown plumage, faint pale eye-ring, pinkish legs, shy behavior in dense understory, endemic to Kauaʻi
Description
The Puaiohi is a small, drab brown Hawaiian thrush with a subtle pale eye-ring and pinkish legs. It is a shy bird, typically found foraging in the dense understory of montane wet forests, often near streams, feeding on both fruits and insects.
