Records of mummified leiothrix from the summits of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea

Author:

Montgomery, Steven L., Howarth, Francis G.

Title:

Records of mummified leiothrix from the summits of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea

Periodical:

Elepaio

Year:

1980

Volume:

41

Pages:

30-31

Subject:

Puu Wekiu Red-billed Leiothrix Mauna Loa

Summary:

While searching for native insect life at the base of Puu Wekiu on 2 September 1979, weathered remains of three birds that were provisionally identified as the Red-billed Leiothrix (Leiothrix lutea) were found at the high elevations of Mauna Kea and later on Mauna Loa. However, the remains of the bird that was found on Mauna Loa was initially, and likely erroneously, identified as the Hawaiian Akepa. Included in this document is a table that lists the high elevation specimens of the Leiothrix lutea that were collected on the island of Hawaii. All birds listed were found dead with the periods of time since death being unknown.

Label:

Birds - General

Date:

1980

Collection:

Periodicals