About the Puaiohi
The puaiohi or small Kauaʻi thrush is a rare species of songbird in the thrush family, Turdidae, that is endemic to the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi. It is closely related to the other three endemic Hawaiian thrushes, the kāmaʻo, olomaʻo, and ʻōmaʻo. It was first collected by Henry Palmer in 1891 at Halemanu around the entrance to the Kōkeʻe State Park.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Myadestes palmeri |
| Species Codes | puaioh, PUAI |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Puaiohi belong to?
The Puaiohi (Myadestes palmeri) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Puaiohi?
The Puaiohi is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Puaiohi?
The puaiohi or small Kauaʻi thrush is a rare species of songbird in the thrush family, Turdidae, that is endemic to the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi. It is closely related to the other three endemic Hawaiian thrushes, the kāmaʻo, olomaʻo, and ʻōmaʻo. It was first collected by Henry Palmer in 1891 at Ha...
Where can I report a Puaiohi sighting?
You can log sightings of Puaiohi on eBird (ebird.org) using species code puaioh, or on iNaturalist.
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