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Oahu Elepaio

Oahu Elepaio

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The Oahu Elepaio is a small, active monarch flycatcher endemic to the island of Oahu, Hawaii. It is a beloved native bird known for its distinctive plumage and inquisitive nature.
Where to spot
Endemic to Oahu, Hawaii, primarily found in native forests at various elevations, particularly in the Ko'olau and Wai'anae mountain ranges.
How to spot
Look for its contrasting white belly and rufous-brown back, along with its active, hopping movements in the understory and mid-canopy. Listen for its distinctive 'ele-PAI-o' call, which gives it its name.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, often easily observed during foraging, particularly in early mornings.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chasiempis sandwichensis AvesHawaiienses00Wils 0258.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chasiempis sandwichensis ridgwayi.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Hawaii Elepaio (Chasiempis sandwichensis) (25862334363).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Hawaii Elepaio (Chasiempis sandwichensis) (26372854912).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Elepaio is famous in Hawaiian folklore. It was believed that if an Elepaio pecked at a tree an ali'i (chief) was felling, the tree was rotten and unsuitable for carving a canoe.
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