Oahu Elepaio

The Oʻahu ʻelepaio in appearance is very similar to the closely related Hawaiʻi ʻelepaio, but the white underside extends to the flanks and further up the breast, and the upper side – especially the head – is more rust-colored, with white wing bars, tail tips, and a black or blue chin on adults, that may have white on their chin. Their bill is medium sized, blunt, and black. Juvenile Oʻahu ʻelepaio have buffy wing bars and are overall more reddish-brown. Voice: Oʻahu ʻelepaio have a distinct vocalization compared to the Hawaiʻi ʻelepaio and Kauaʻi ʻelepaio. Female Oʻahu ʻelepaio can sing, but singing is mostly done by males of this species. Types of calls made by Oʻahu ʻelepaio include chips, chatters, songs, and alarm calls, with chatter being the most common. Oʻahu ʻelepaio are the first in the morning and last at night to be observed singing.