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ʻElepaio
The elepaio are three species of monarch flycatcher in the genus ''Chasiempis''. They are endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, and were formerly considered conspecific. They measure 14 cm long and weigh 12–18 g. One species inhabits the Hawaii (island), Big Island, another Oahu, Oahu and the third Kauai, Kauai. Being one of the most adaptable native birds of Hawaii, Hawaii, no subspecies have yet become Extinction, extinct, though two have become quite rare. The elepaio is the first native bird to sing in the morning and the last to stop singing at night; apart from whistled and chattering contact and alarm calls, it is probably best known for its song, from which derives the common name: a pleasant and rather loud warble which sounds like ''e-le-PAI-o'' or ''ele-PAI-o''. It nests between January and June. Species The genus ''Chasiempis'' contains three species: Distribution Uniquely among Hawaiian passerines, the distribution of the elepaio is peculiarly discontinuou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maui Nui
Maui Nui is a modern Geology, geologists' name given to a prehistoric Hawaii, Hawaiian island and the corresponding modern Biogeography, biogeographic region. Maui Nui is composed of four modern islands: Maui, Molokai, Molokaʻi, Lanai, Lānaʻi, and Kahoʻolawe. Administratively, the four modern islands comprise Maui County, Hawaii, Maui County (and a tiny part of Molokaʻi called Kalawao County, Hawaii, Kalawao County). Long after the breakup of Maui Nui, the four modern islands retained plant and animal life similar to each other. Thus, Maui Nui is not only a prehistoric island but also a modern Biogeography, biogeographic region. Geology Maui Nui formed and broke up during the Pleistocene Epoch, which lasted from about 2.58 million to 11,700 years ago. Maui Nui is built from seven Shield volcano, shield volcanoes. The three oldest are Penguin Bank, West Molokai Volcano, West Molokaʻi, and East Molokai Volcano, East Molokaʻi, which probably range from slightly over to sl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
