Phys.org reported on Thursday that an endangered bird native to the Hawaiian Islands drills into trees to locate food. The outlet described the species as a kind of Swiss Army knife of the islands, pointing to its unusual feeding method as a notable part of its biology.
According to Phys.org, the bird bores into wood in its search for something to eat, a behavior more commonly associated with woodpeckers than with the Hawaiian avifauna the outlet is highlighting. The report frames the drilling habit as one of the traits that sets the species apart.
The available reporting does not name the bird, give population figures, or specify which island or islands it inhabits. Phys.org's account centers on the feeding behavior itself and the comparison to a multi-purpose tool.
Context on the species' conservation status and habitat is limited in the material released so far. Phys.org's summary identifies the bird as endangered but does not detail the threats it faces or any recovery measures underway.
Readers should watch for the full Phys.org article, which may add the species name, location details and the researchers behind the findings.