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Black-bibbed Cicadabird
Edolisoma mindanense
Black-bibbed Cicadabird (Edolisoma mindanense) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Black-bibbed Cicadabird (Edolisoma mindanense) is a member of the Campephagidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 58.7 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Campephagidae Cuckooshrikes
- Genus Edolisoma
- Species mindanense
Quick facts
- Weight
- 58.7 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Campephagidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Black-bibbed Cicadabird is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Black-bibbed Cicadabird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Black-bibbed Cicadabird (Edolisoma mindanense) is a member of the Campephagidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Philippines (except West Visayas and Palawan group).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 58.7 g, with a wing length of about 11.6 cm and a tail of around 8.4 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 234,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Black-bibbed Cicadabird?
The Black-bibbed Cicadabird is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 58.7 g.
Where does the Black-bibbed Cicadabird live?
The Black-bibbed Cicadabird is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Philippines (except West Visayas and Palawan group), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Black-bibbed Cicadabird belong to?
The Black-bibbed Cicadabird (Edolisoma mindanense) belongs to the Campephagidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Black-bibbed Cicadabird eat?
The Black-bibbed Cicadabird is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Black-bibbed Cicadabird migrate?
The Black-bibbed Cicadabird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Black-bibbed Cicadabird endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Black-bibbed Cicadabird's range?
The Black-bibbed Cicadabird has a mapped global range of about 234,000 km².
Conservation
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