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Common Name: Hawaiian Thrush Scientific Name: Myadestes Obscurus
Hawaiian Name: Oma'o |
Description: The Oma'o are one of the four endemic Thrush species found in Hawaii. They have a brown-ish gray anterior with a lighter gray posterior. They have short bills, with dark legs and eyes. They have a white fluffy Juvenile plumage with black scalloped markings This bird is also known for its unique song, which is how it is located and spotted. Habitats: These birds are found the Hamakua, Puna, and Kau forests, 1000 meters above on eastern and southern slopes of Hawai‘i island. Organism's Diet: The Oma'o's diet consists of mostly native fruits, koa flowers and understory plants. |
Zoology Features: The Oma'o is a triploblastic organization and a deuterostome. Basic Growth and Developmental Cycles: The Oma'o are monogamous and very territorial of their nests. Courtship-feeding and ritualized begging are post-breeding actions of the Oma’o. After the laying the eggs hatch and the baby birds are under complete care of its parents. They are immobile and are feed by their parents. After they become a little more independent they remain in their natal area for about 4-6 months before creating their own nests. |
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