Oahu Elepaio Similar Species Comparison
Main SpeciesOahu Elepaio
Adult
A small, rare songbird found only on Oahu. Adult is brown above and whitish below, with white rump, wingbars, and tail tips. The amount of black and white on the throat is variable. Frequently holds tail cocked upward.
© Eric VanderWerf / Macaulay LibraryHawaii, April 16, 2019Immature
Immature has a rich cinnamon head, throat, and back; rufous wingbars; and a yellow base to the bill.
© Mel Senac / Macaulay LibraryHawaii, December 23, 2017Adult
A small, long-tailed songbird found in native and non-native forests on Oahu. Pairs typically mate for life and share nesting and chick-rearing responsibilities.
© Josep del Hoyo / Macaulay LibraryHawaii, March 24, 2013Adult
An agile, acrobatic bird, capable of catching insects and spiders in foliage, along tree branches, on the ground, and in the air.
© Rich Downs / Macaulay LibraryHawaii, January 04, 2016Adult
Most common in forested river and stream valleys, which are typically dominated by non-native plants. Note adult’s white rump, wingbars, and tips to tail.
© Jeff Dale / Macaulay LibraryHawaii, January 16, 2018Search species and articles
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