About the Hawaii Mamo
The Hawaiʻi mamo is an extinct species of Hawaiian honeycreeper. It was endemic to Hawaiʻi Island. It became extinct due to habitat loss, mosquitoes, introduced predators such as the small Indian mongoose, and excessive plume hunting.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Drepanis pacifica |
| Species Codes | hawmam1, HAMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hawaii Mamo belong to?
The Hawaii Mamo (Drepanis pacifica) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Hawaii Mamo?
The Hawaiʻi mamo is an extinct species of Hawaiian honeycreeper. It was endemic to Hawaiʻi Island. It became extinct due to habitat loss, mosquitoes, introduced predators such as the small Indian mongoose, and excessive plume hunting....
Where can I report a Hawaii Mamo sighting?
You can log sightings of Hawaii Mamo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hawmam1, or on iNaturalist.
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