Black Mamo
Black Mamo
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The Black Mamo was an extinct Hawaiian honeycreeper, unique to the island of Molokai. It was a large, entirely glossy black bird with a long, decurved bill, adapted for nectaring from specific native flowers.
Where to spot
Historically endemic to the high-elevation native forests of Molokai, Hawaii.
How to spot
Observation is no longer possible. Historical accounts describe it as a large, glossy black honeycreeper with a long, curved bill, found feeding on nectar from native lobelioids in the forest canopy.
When to spot
Last observed in 1907 and is considered extinct. It is no longer observable.
Where to spot
Historically endemic to the high-elevation native forests of Molokai, Hawaii.
How to spot
Observation is no longer possible. Historical accounts describe it as a large, glossy black honeycreeper with a long, curved bill, found feeding on nectar from native lobelioids in the forest canopy.
When to spot
Last observed in 1907 and is considered extinct. It is no longer observable.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Unlike its close relative, the Hawaii Mamo, the Black Mamo lacked yellow plumage, making it a distinct, somber-colored species.
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