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− | [[ | + | [[Image:15528174099 97cea11483 k.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{user|Cubbybear1963|Cubbybear1963}}<br />Picture of a plaque located at the head of the [[Pu'u O'o Trail, Hawai'i (eastern saddle)|Pu'u O'o Trail]], [[Hawai'i]], November 2014 ]] |
;[[:Category:Moho|Moho]] nobilis | ;[[:Category:Moho|Moho]] nobilis | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
− | + | 32 cm (12½ in). | |
+ | * Glossy black plumage with brown shading on underparts | ||
+ | * Yellowish tufts at [[Topography#Wings|axillaries]] | ||
+ | * Yellow undertail-[[Topography#General Anatomy|coverts]] | ||
+ | * Long black tail; white outer feathers at base | ||
+ | * Rather long, slightly curved black bill | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
+ | Formerly endemic to Big Island, [[Hawai'i]]. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
+ | This was a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species. | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
− | High in the 'ohi'a canopy | + | High in the 'ohi'a canopy. |
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
+ | Little known.<br /> | ||
+ | The Hawaii Oo was hunted by the native Hawaiians for its feathers. The arrival of the Europeans and the introduction of species like musket. The last confirmed report was in 1898, unconfirmed sightings continued until 1934. | ||
+ | ==References== | ||
+ | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug17}} | ||
+ | {{ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Moho+nobilis}} | {{GSearch|Moho+nobilis}} | ||
− | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Missing Images]] [[Category: | + | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Moho]] [[Category:Missing Images]] [[Category:Artwork Only]] |
Latest revision as of 22:38, 14 September 2017
The species Hawaii Oo is extinct. |
- Moho nobilis
Identification
32 cm (12½ in).
- Glossy black plumage with brown shading on underparts
- Yellowish tufts at axillaries
- Yellow undertail-coverts
- Long black tail; white outer feathers at base
- Rather long, slightly curved black bill
Distribution
Formerly endemic to Big Island, Hawai'i.
Taxonomy
This was a monotypic species.
Habitat
High in the 'ohi'a canopy.
Behaviour
Little known.
The Hawaii Oo was hunted by the native Hawaiians for its feathers. The arrival of the Europeans and the introduction of species like musket. The last confirmed report was in 1898, unconfirmed sightings continued until 1934.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2017. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2017, with updates to August 2017. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Hawaii Oo. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 6 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Hawaii_Oo