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Pohnpei Cicadabird
Edolisoma insperatum
Pohnpei Cicadabird (Edolisoma insperatum) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Pohnpei Cicadabird (Edolisoma insperatum) is a member of the Campephagidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 60.9 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Campephagidae Cuckooshrikes
- Genus Edolisoma
- Species insperatum
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 Pohnpei 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 Pohnpei Cicadabird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Pohnpei Cicadabird (Edolisoma insperatum) belongs to the Campephagidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Pohnpei (=Ponape, e Caroline Is., c Micronesia).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 60.9 g, with a wing length of about 10.7 cm and a tail of around 7.9 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 356 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Pohnpei Cicadabird?
The Pohnpei Cicadabird is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 60.9 g.
Where does the Pohnpei Cicadabird live?
The Pohnpei Cicadabird is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Pohnpei (=Ponape, e Caroline Is., c Micronesia), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Pohnpei Cicadabird belong to?
The Pohnpei Cicadabird (Edolisoma insperatum) belongs to the Campephagidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Pohnpei Cicadabird eat?
The Pohnpei Cicadabird is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Pohnpei Cicadabird migrate?
The Pohnpei Cicadabird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Pohnpei Cicadabird endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Pohnpei Cicadabird's range?
The Pohnpei Cicadabird has a mapped global range of about 356 km².
Conservation
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