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The Kauai Thrush is not rare on Kauai. According to Mr. Knudsen it sometimes sings on 

 the wing, as before stated of Thceornis obscura (Gm.). 



Palmer describes it as being a quiet bird and not shy. Its rather melancholy and often 

 repeated call-note attracts one's attention. Its song reminded him of that of an English 

 Thrush, but it was less powerful, although it could be heard at a great distance, and, in 

 Palmer's opinion, was sweeter. 



Its food consists of berries, but caterpillars and insect-remains were also found in its 

 stomach. 



