About the Oahu Elepaio
The Oʻahu ʻelepaio is a monarch flycatcher endemic to the Hawaiian Island of Oʻahu. It is one of the three distinct, closely related species of ʻelepaio native to the Hawaiian archipelago, including the Hawaiʻi ʻelepaio and the Kauʻi ʻelepaio. They are found in high elevations on the slopes of Oʻahu and primarily consume insects. They are currently listed as vulnerable by the IUCN Red List, and ongoing work is being done to eliminate invasive predators and disease.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Chasiempis ibidis |
| Species Codes | elepai4, OAEL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Oahu Elepaio belong to?
The Oahu Elepaio (Chasiempis ibidis) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Oahu Elepaio?
The Oʻahu ʻelepaio is a monarch flycatcher endemic to the Hawaiian Island of Oʻahu. It is one of the three distinct, closely related species of ʻelepaio native to the Hawaiian archipelago, including the Hawaiʻi ʻelepaio and the Kauʻi ʻelepaio. They are found in high elevations on the slopes of Oʻahu...
Where can I report a Oahu Elepaio sighting?
You can log sightings of Oahu Elepaio on eBird (ebird.org) using species code elepai4, or on iNaturalist.
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