Monarch Flycatchers, Paradise Flycatchers, and Shrikebills
Oahu Elepaio
Chasiempis ibidis
- Family
- Monarch Flycatchers, Paradise Flycatchers, and Shrikebills (Monarchidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Oʻahu ʻelepaio (Chasiempis ibidis) 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.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Oahu (Hawaiian Islands).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Oʻahu ʻelepaio
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
