Kauai+`O`O


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 * janathan**This bird is a member of family meliphagidae. It is a black or dark grey bird that is approximately 8 inches long. Its underside is often brown, and its throat generally has a white streak. It often will have bright yellow leg feathers which contrast sharply with its black body.

__Feeding Habits__ The 'o'o, like other Hawaian honeyeaters, mainly feeds on the nectar of flowers. It has a sharp, slightly curved bill which is specialized for sampling nectar. Its favorite food sources are from //Lobelia// plant species and the 'ohi'a lehua tree. It also eats small invertebrates and fruits.

__Breeding__ The 'o'o lays eggs and nest almost exclusively in cavities of trees. Because of this, they have historically been limited to old growth forests where many cavities exist in the trees.

The Kauai 'o 'o is located exclusively in Hawaii, mainly on the island of Kauai. It is thought by some to be extinct, however the US Fish and Wildlife Service states that it's habitat is greatly diminished and the species is critically endangered. 'O'os nest in tree cavities, which limits it to older forests. They are non-migratory, and live above ground. They feed on many flowers' nectar, and occasionally small invertebrates.
 * Habitat**:

The species' habitat has been greatly disturbed through deforestation and human intrusion. Recent avian flu outbreaks have also devastated the 'o'o.
 * Problems:**

Protection of forests in Hawaii and replanting of deforested areas has begun to take effect. The US Department of Fish and Wildlife services has created programs aimed at replenishing habits of Hawaiian forest birds, including the 'o'o.
 * Solutions:**

http://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B00I http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2006_register&docid=fr28se06-88
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