Myadestes lanaiensis
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
The Olomao faces severe threats from habitat destruction caused by feral ungulates, particularly pigs and goats, which degrade native forest understory through trampling and browsing. Invasive plant species have extensively altered the composition of native forests, reducing suitable nesting sites and food sources. Disease transmission from introduced bird species and mosquito-borne avian malaria pose additional mortality risks to remaining populations.
Habitat
The Olomao inhabits native mesic and wet forests on the Hawaiian island of Lanai, preferring areas with dense canopy cover and native understory vegetation. It typically occurs in elevations between 400-1,200 meters in remnant ohia-lehua forests with native shrub layers.
