Chasiempis ibidis | Oʻahu ʻElepaio | ʻelepaio
Endemic
Other Names: Oahu elepaio
The O‘ahu ‘elepaio is a small, adaptable monarch flycatcher endemic to the island of O‘ahu. Males and females are dark brown above and white below with variable light brown streaks on breast and conspicuous white wing bars, tail feather tips, and throat. Both sexes have variable amounts of blacking markings, but males tend to have more. The bird’s name is derived from its primary song which is a shrill whistle given only by males. Unlike Hawaiian honeycreepers, both males and females participate almost equally in all aspects of rearing. Finely woven cup nests are built in a variety of native and non-native trees.
The map below shows birding trails where you might see this bird. Learn more by visiting our species profile page for Oʻahu ʻelepaio.
Hotspots for Oʻahu ʻElepaio
- ʻAiea Loop Trail | Details for ʻAiea Loop Trail
- Wiliwilinui Access Road and Ridge Trail | Details for Wiliwilinui Access Road and Ridge Trail
ʻAiea Loop Trail
Wet forest
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Wiliwilinui Access Road and Ridge Trail
Wet forest
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