Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 200 - 500 (2010) and increasing.
Status CR
Destruction of the understorey by feral pigs, predation by native Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) and alien mammals, invasive plants destroying native habitat, are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Voice
Song is a short, sneezy burst of high, liquid trill notes. Call is a short rasping hiss.
Puaiohi (Myadestes palmeri) [XC144894]
by Eric VanderWerf from Alakai Wildnerness Preserve, Halepaakai Stream, Kauai, Hawaii, United States (begging call)
Puaiohi (Myadestes palmeri) [XC805485]
by id from Kauai County, Hawaii, United States (call)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Formerly placed with Kamao (Myadestes myadestinus), Olomao (Myadestes lanaiensis) and Omao (Myadestes obscurus) in a separate genus, Phaeornis. All previously regarded as conspecific, but differ vocally.
Similar Species
Kamao (Myadestes myadestinus) which is larger, plumper, with shorter, heavier bill and dark legs. Introduced Chinese Hwamei (Garrulax canorus) which is brighter cinnamon-brown with yellow bill.
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet