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The species Olomao is possibly extinct.

Myadestes lanaiensis

[edit] Identification

Length 18 cm. Brown above, pale grey below, darkest on throat. Pale buff undertail-coverts.

[edit] Similar Species

In appearance very similar to the 'oma'o of Hawai'i.

[edit] Distribution

The Maui Nui complex: The islands of Molokai, Lanai and Maui of Hawaii, USA. They were last observed on Molokai at the time of the original Hawaii Forest Bird Surveys around 1980, and are almost certainly extinct.

[edit] Taxonomy

[edit] Habitat

Forest

[edit] Behaviour

Diet included fruit. As the species was going extinct they became less vocal.

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