Mao
Gymnomyza samoensis
ENEndangered Endemic to Samoa
- Family
- Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The mao or maʻomaʻo (Gymnomyza samoensis) is a passerine bird belonging to the genus Gymnomyza in the honeyeater family Meliphagidae. It is an endangered species and is endemic to the Samoan Islands.
It is a large honeyeater, 28–31 cm (11–12 in) long. The plumage is dark, varying from blackish on the head and breast to olive-green on the wings and body.
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Range and habitat
Samoa (mountains of Savai'i, Upolu, and Tutuila).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Mao (bird)
- 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.
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