About the Black Mamo
The black mamo, also known as the hoa, is an extinct species of Hawaiian honeycreeper once endemic to the island of Molokai; there is also subfossil evidence of it having lived on Maui.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Drepanis funerea |
| Species Codes | blkmam, BLMA |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Mamo belong to?
The Black Mamo (Drepanis funerea) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black Mamo?
The black mamo, also known as the hoa, is an extinct species of Hawaiian honeycreeper once endemic to the island of Molokai; there is also subfossil evidence of it having lived on Maui....
Where can I report a Black Mamo sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Mamo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blkmam, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Finches, Euphonias, and Allies 236 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
236
Species in Family
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