About the Amaui
The ʻāmaui or Oahu thrush is an extinct species of thrush in the family Turdidae that was endemic to the island of Oahu. It was the first member of its genus to become extinct, c. 1850. It has sometimes been considered a subspecies of the olomaʻo.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Myadestes woahensis |
| Species Codes | amaui, AMAU, OLOM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Amaui belong to?
The Amaui (Myadestes woahensis) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Amaui?
The ʻāmaui or Oahu thrush is an extinct species of thrush in the family Turdidae that was endemic to the island of Oahu. It was the first member of its genus to become extinct, c. 1850. It has sometimes been considered a subspecies of the olomaʻo....
Where can I report a Amaui sighting?
You can log sightings of Amaui on eBird (ebird.org) using species code amaui, or on iNaturalist.