South Moluccan Cicadabird
Edolisoma amboinense
South Moluccan Cicadabird (Edolisoma amboinense) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
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The South Moluccan Cicadabird (Edolisoma amboinense) is a member of the Campephagidae family found in Australia & Oceania.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Campephagidae Cuckooshrikes
- Genus Edolisoma
- Species amboinense
Where it lives
Buru, Ambon, Seram and Seram Laut (southeast of Seram; central Moluccas)
Quick facts
- Family
- Campephagidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The South Moluccan Cicadabird (Edolisoma amboinense) is a species of bird in the family Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae), part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its breeding range covers AU Buru, Ambon, Seram and Seram Laut (se of Seram; c Moluccas).
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Conservation
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