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Birdsong field guide

Amaui

Myadestes woahensis

The Amaui was a small, forest-dwelling solitaire endemic to Oʻahu and is now classified as extinct. It was a member of the thrush family known for its drab plumage and exceptionally melodic voice.

What it sounds like

A complex, liquid, and flutelike series of notes, characteristic of the genus Myadestes.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Field notes

It was the only thrush species unique to the island of Oʻahu.
The species was last documented in 1837 and is believed to have gone extinct shortly thereafter.
Like other Hawaiian solitaires, it played a vital role in the ecosystem as a primary seed disperser for native fruits.
It was closely related to the Omao of Hawai'i Island but was distinguished by its smaller size and specific plumage patterns.
Its rapid extinction is attributed to a combination of habitat destruction and the introduction of mosquitoes carrying avian malaria.

Habitat

Dense montane forests and high-elevation woodlands.

Range

Oʻahu, Hawaiian Islands (Extinct)

Similar & commonly confused birds

Andean SolitaireMyadestes ralloides Black-faced SolitaireMyadestes melanops Brown-backed SolitaireMyadestes occidentalis Cuban SolitaireMyadestes elisabeth KamaoMyadestes myadestinus OlomaoMyadestes lanaiensis OmaoMyadestes obscurus PuaiohiMyadestes palmeri

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