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Central Melanesian Cicadabird

Edolisoma erythropygium

Central Melanesian Cicadabird (Edolisoma erythropygium) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.

The Central Melanesian Cicadabird (Edolisoma erythropygium) is a member of the Campephagidae family found in Australia & Oceania.

We’re still expanding this profile. Verified detail — diet, behaviour, identification and more — is added as our editors and reviewers complete it.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Campephagidae Cuckooshrikes
  4. Genus Edolisoma
  5. Species erythropygium

Where it lives

Lihir and Tanga Is. to Solomon Is.

Quick facts

Family
Campephagidae
Order
Passeriformes

Biology & behaviour

The Central Melanesian Cicadabird (Edolisoma erythropygium) 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 Lihir and Tanga Is. to Solomon Is.

This profile is being expanded. We’re adding identification tips, calls, behaviour and conservation notes for the Central Melanesian Cicadabird — one of the world’s many fascinating songbirds & perching birds. Spotted one? You can log it to your life list and share your photos with the flock.

Conservation

Not Evaluated

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