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''[[Oreomystis mana]]'', or Hawi'ian "Creeper". An endangered bird from Big Island, Hawai'i. It is threatened by diseases like avian malaria and fowlpox, and alteration of habitat. At KBCC, captive-breeding techniques are researched to produce birds for release into the wild.
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''[[Oreomystis mana]]'', or Hawi'ian "Creeper". An endangered bird from the [[:Category:Hawaii (island)|Big Island—Hawai{{okina}}i''']], in the [[:Category:Hawaii|Hawai{{okina}}ian Islands]].

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*It is threatened by diseases like avian malaria and fowlpox, and alteration of habitat. At KBCC, captive-breeding techniques are researched to produce birds for release into the wild.

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The Hawai'ian "Creeper" is a small, but quite pugnacious and lively bird. It runs along branches and tree trunks, constantly probing bark and plant growth for food. Its drab coloration provides excellent camouflage.
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*The Hawai'ian "Creeper" is a small, but quite pugnacious and lively bird. It runs along branches and tree trunks, constantly probing bark and plant growth for food. Its drab coloration provides excellent camouflage.

Photo taken by Eike Wulfmeyer, Keauhou Bird Conservation Center (KBCC), Volcano HI, circa 03-SEP-2002.

Photo taken by Eike Wulfmeyer, Keauhou Bird Conservation Center (KBCC), Volcano HI, circa 03-SEP-2002.
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[[Category:Oreomystis mana]]

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[[Category:Birds of Hawaii]]

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[[Category:Nature of Hawaii (island)]]

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