Maiaon
Maiaon is a genus of small, flightless birds that were endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. The exact number of species within Maiaon is debated by ornithologists, but it is generally believed to have comprised at least two distinct species. These birds were characterized by their stout bodies, short wings, and relatively long legs, adaptations consistent with a terrestrial lifestyle. Their diet is thought to have consisted primarily of seeds, fruits, and insects found on the forest floor.
Fossil evidence suggests that Maiaon inhabited the islands for a significant period before the arrival of