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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

Laysan Finch

Telespiza cantans

The Laysan Finch is a large, generalist Hawaiian honeycreeper endemic to the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, characterized by its heavy bill and bright yellow plumage.

What it sounds like

A complex, melodic song featuring canary-like trills, whistles, and a distinct, sharp 'cheep' contact call.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Field notes

It is a versatile generalist that famously supplements its diet by cracking open and scavenging seabird eggs.
Despite its common name and appearance, genetic testing confirms it is a member of the diverse Hawaiian honeycreeper lineage.
The species is remarkably curious and bold, often approaching humans to investigate gear or search for food.
To safeguard against extinction on Laysan, a translocated population was successfully established on Pearl and Hermes Atoll.
It survived the devastating introduction of rabbits in the early 1900s, which caused the extinction of three other Laysan bird species.

Habitat

Coastal dunes, grassy plains, and low-lying scrubland near seabird colonies.

Range

Laysan Island and Pearl and Hermes Atoll (Northwestern Hawaiian Islands).

Similar & commonly confused birds

Nihoa FinchTelespiza ultima

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