Hawaiʻi ʻŌʻō
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| Moho nobilis Merrem, 1786 |
The Hawaiʻi ʻŌʻō (Moho nobilis) is an extinct member of the Hawaiian honeyeaters within the extinct genus of the ʻOʻos (Moho).
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[edit] Description
It was first described by Blasius Merrem in 1786. It had reached a size of 32 cm. The wing length was 110 to 115 mm. The tail reached a length up to 19 cm. The colour of its plumage was glossy black with a brown shading at the belly. It was further characterized by yellowish tufts at the axillaries
[edit] Extinction
The Hawaiʻi ʻŌʻō was extensively hunted by Native Hawaiians. Its striking plumage was used for the royal robes and capes. It was last heard in 1934 on the slopes of Mauna Loa.
[edit] See also
- The name of the volcano Puʻu ʻŌʻō is often translated as "Hill of the ʻŌʻō-Bird", which is referred to Moho nobilis.
[edit] References
- BirdLife International (2004). Moho nobilis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 16 October 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is listed as extinct.
[edit] External links
- 3D view of specimens RMNH 110.044 and RMNH 110.045 (formerly RMNH 2142) at Naturalis, Leiden (requires QuickTime browser plugin).
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