Key Identification Features
- Chasiempis sclateri Ridgway, 1882 is the most distinct species of ʻelepaio.
- sykesi described by Stuart Baker; males of this subspecies have very distinct black markings and a whitish abdomen.
- Satin flycatchers hold their bodies upright, and spread their tail feathers out to form a distinct fan shape.
- In females, the white throat and collar cover less area and are less distinct, with the collar being incomplete around the neck.
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