Admiralty Cicadabird
Edolisoma admiralitatis
Admiralty Cicadabird (Edolisoma admiralitatis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
The Admiralty Cicadabird (Edolisoma admiralitatis) is a member of the Campephagidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 60.9 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Campephagidae Cuckooshrikes
- Genus Edolisoma
- Species admiralitatis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 60.9 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Campephagidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Admiralty Cicadabird is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open scrub and shrubland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Admiralty Cicadabird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Admiralty Cicadabird (Edolisoma admiralitatis) is a species of bird in the Campephagidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Admiralty Is. (nw Bismarck Arch.).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 60.9 g, with a wing length of about 11.6 cm and a tail of around 8.6 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Admiralty Cicadabird?
The Admiralty Cicadabird is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 60.9 g.
Where does the Admiralty Cicadabird live?
The Admiralty Cicadabird is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Admiralty Is. (nw Bismarck Arch.), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Admiralty Cicadabird belong to?
The Admiralty Cicadabird (Edolisoma admiralitatis) belongs to the Campephagidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Admiralty Cicadabird eat?
The Admiralty Cicadabird is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Admiralty Cicadabird migrate?
The Admiralty Cicadabird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Admiralty Cicadabird make?
1 real field recording of the Admiralty Cicadabird — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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