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Maui 'alauahio or maui creeperThe Maui "Creeper" is so named because of its feeding habits. It creeps along trunks, branches and twigs, flipping over bark and lichen in search of insects and grub. The 'Alauahio is one of the more social honeycreepers, often congregating in flocks. It is very similar in appearance to the Hawaiian 'Amakihi. One can tell them apart by their bills - the 'Alauahio has a shorter, straighter bill. Males are bright yellow, with females and juveniles a duller yellow. Populations of Maui 'Alauahio are locally abundant. |
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