Key Identification Features
- It resembles the willie wagtail, but can be distinguished by its lack of a black throat, different head crest structure, lack of a white eyebrow, and more slender body shape.
- sykesi described by Stuart Baker) has males with very distinct black markings and a whitish abdomen.
- Chasiempis sclateri Ridgway, 1882 is the most distinct species of ʻelepaio.
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