Puaihohi (Small Kauaʻi Thrush)

Along with the ʻōmaʻa, the puaiohi (Myadestes palmeri), is one of two Hawaiian thrush species still in existence. Endemic to the island of Kauaʻi, puaiohi is now restricted to certain areas of Alaka‘i Plateau though fossil evidence suggest they were more widely distributed around the island. Although puaiohi are threatened by habitat loss and invasive species invasive species
An invasive species is any plant or animal that has spread or been introduced into a new area where they are, or could, cause harm to the environment, economy, or human, animal, or plant health. Their unwelcome presence can destroy ecosystems and cost millions of dollars.

Learn more about invasive species they appear to be more resistant to avian malaria than other Hawaiian honeycreepers. 

Auhea ʻoe e ka puaiohi
Eō, e kuʻu manu ʻāhē
ʻōhelo mai a lele i Alakaʻi
kāhiko i ka nani hulu ʻāhina.

                        Where are you,puaiohi?
                        Answer my timid bird
                        fly to and fro in Alakaʻi
                        Adorned with pretty gray feathers.

Audio courtesy of Eric VanderWerf of the American Bird Conservancy