Myadestes woahensis
The Amaui (Myadestes woahensis) was a medium-sized thrush, endemic to the island of Oʻahu in the Hawaiian archipelago, now sadly extinct. Averaging around 19 cm (7.5 inches) in length, it possessed a relatively plain yet elegant plumage, characterized by a dark brownish-olive back and wings, with a distinctive rufous tinge on the rump and upper tail-coverts. Its underparts were generally gray, fading to a whitish hue on the center of the belly and vent. While lacking dramatic color, its subtl...
The Amaui inhabited the dense, moist montane forests of Oʻahu, primarily at higher elevations, preferring the understory and sub-canopy layers.
The Amaui was omnivorous, primarily feeding on native fruits and berries, supplemented by a significant intake of insects and other small invertebrates.
Detailed behavioral accounts of the Amaui are scarce due to its early extinction, but inferences can be drawn from extant Myadestes species. Like its relatives, it was likely a solitary and secretive bird, spending much of its time foraging quietly in the forest undergrowth. Its foraging strategy...
The Amaui was strictly endemic to the island of Oʻahu, one of the main islands of the Hawaiian archipelago. Its historical range encompassed the dense, wet montane forests primarily found in the Koʻolau and Waiʻanae mountain ranges, generally at higher elevations where native vegetation remained ...
Extinct
- The Amaui was endemic to the island of Oʻahu, making it a unique component of that island's original biodiversity. - It is one of several Hawaiian Myadestes thrush species, many of which are extinct or critically endangered. - The last confirmed sighting of an Amaui occurred in the 1850s, makin...