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Bishop's Oo

Moho bishopi

Extinct
Weight
53.13333333333333 g
Family
Mohoidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

Bishop's Oo was an extinct Hawaiian honeyeater that was last recorded on Moloka'i in 1904. It had glossy black plumage with yellow axillary tufts and a long, curved bill for nectar feeding. Its extinction was driven by introduced diseases, habitat loss, and introduced predators, contributing to the broader collapse of Hawaii's unique avifauna.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Weight 53.13333333333333 g 1.87 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Extinct
IUCN Red List

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Mohoidae
Genus Moho
Species Moho bishopi

Distribution

Bishop's Oo has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bishop's Oo endangered?
The Bishop's Oo has a conservation status of Extinct.
How big is the Bishop's Oo?
The Bishop's Oo has a weight of 53.13333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Bishop's Oo belong to?
The Bishop's Oo (Moho bishopi) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Mohoidae.

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