‘ōʻū (Moho braccatus)

‘Ō‘ō (Moho braccatus) was a bird endemic to Hawaii, known for its strikingly long, curved bill used for probing tree bark and leaf litter. It primarily fed on insects, playing a key role in its forest ecosystem. With dark coloration and a distinctive song, the ‘ō‘ō was a resilient forest inhabitant until habitat loss and introduced predators led to its decline, and it is now considered extinct. Its loss highlights the vulnerability of island species to environmental changes and the importance of conservation efforts.