About Paroreomyza montana (S.B.Wilson, 1890)
Paroreomyza montana, commonly called the Maui ʻalauahio, is similar in both appearance and behavior to the Hawaiʻi ʻamakihi. It differs from the Hawaiʻi ʻamakihi by having a brighter yellow color, a less curved bill, and lacking prominent black lores, the area between the bill and the eye. Today, this species is only found in three separate populations located above 900 meters (2,952 feet) of elevation on east Maui. These populations live in three distinct habitats within conservation-managed areas: the rainforest belt of Haleakalā National Park, a forestry plantation, and a remnant dry forest. Maui ʻalauahio can be observed at Hosmer's Grove within Haleakalā National Park, and at Polipoli Springs State Recreation Area.
