Omao
Myadestes obscurus
NTNear Threatened Endemic to United States
- Family
- Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The ʻōmaʻo (Myadestes obscurus), also called the Hawaiian thrush, is an endemic species of robin-like bird found only on the island of Hawaii. ʻŌmaʻo are closely related to the other endemic thrushes of the Hawaiian Islands, the kāmaʻo, the olomaʻo, and the puaiohi. ʻŌmaʻo are found primarily in rainforests in the eastern and southeastern regions of the Big Island. Population estimates approximate 170,000 birds, making it the most common of the Hawaiian thrushes.
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Range and habitat
Highlands of Hawaii.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: ʻŌmaʻo
- 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.