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Overview
The Kaua`i `O`o, also known as the `O`o `a`a, is a black bird that measures approximately 8 inches long. Its belly and undertail coverts are brown, and its throat is streaked with white. Its one distinct feature is its yellow leg feathers which stands out against a black body.
Scientific Name
Moho braccatus
Common Name
Honeyeater
Kauai 'O'o
Kauai Oo
O'o A'a
Kauai `o`o (honeyeater)
FWS Category
Birds
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