Olomaʻo
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The olomao (Myadestes lanaiensis) is a small, dark solitaire endemic to Maui, Lānai and Molokai in the Hawaiian Islands. It is currently listed as Critically Endangered under the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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Critically Endangeredvia IUCN
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The olomao (Myadestes lanaiensis) is a small, dark solitaire endemic to Maui, Lānai and Molokai in the Hawaiian Islands. It is currently listed as Critically Endangered under the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
==Description== It grows up to 7 inches in length. The male and female of the species look similar. It is dark brown above and gray below with blackish legs. thumb|left|Myadestes myadestinus (top), Myadestes lanaiensis lanaiensis (middle). and [[Myadestes obscurus (bottom)]]
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