Maui Alauahio
Paroreomyza montana
The Maui Alauahio (Paroreomyza montana) is a rare finches, euphonias, and alli found only in the United States, weighing about 13 g. The Maui ʻalauahio, also known as the Maui Nui ʻalauahio or Maui creeper, is a species of Hawaiian honeycreeper.
About the Maui Alauahio
The Maui ʻalauahio, also known as the Maui Nui ʻalauahio or Maui creeper, is a species of Hawaiian honeycreeper. It is endemic to Maui Nui, Hawaii. The name Maui ʻalauahio is somewhat misleading because the species seems to have occurred on most, if not all, parts of the ancient Maui Nui, which includes the present day islands of Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, and Kahoʻolawe. There are two subspecies: the Lānaʻi ʻalauahio, P. montana montana, which occurred on Lānaʻi (extinct); and P. montana newtoni which occurs on Maui. The common name refers to both groups.
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How to identify it
The Maui ʻalauahio is similar to the Hawaiʻi ʻamakihi in appearance and behavior. However, Maui ʻalauahio are a brighter yellow color, have a less curved bill and do not have prominent black lores (area between the bill and the eye). Voice: The Maui ʻalauahio call is a loud "cheep", and their song consists of a repeated whistled phrase "whichy-wheesee-whurdy-whew".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Maui Alauahio can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Maui Alauahio?
- The Maui ʻalauahio is similar to the Hawaiʻi ʻamakihi in appearance and behavior. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Maui Alauahio?
- The Maui Alauahio is a tiny sized bird weighing about 13 g.
- Where can you see a Maui Alauahio?
- The Maui Alauahio is endemic to the United States, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Maui Alauahio?
- The Maui Alauahio is most easily confused with the Mongolian Finch, the Golden-sided Euphonia and the Lemon-breasted Canary.
- Is the Maui Alauahio endangered?
- The Maui Alauahio is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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