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Yap Cicadabird

Edolisoma nesiotis

Yap Cicadabird (Edolisoma nesiotis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Yap Cicadabird (Edolisoma nesiotis) is a member of the Campephagidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 60.9 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.

EN Endangered

Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

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

Where it lives

Yap (western Caroline Is., western Micronesia)

Quick facts

Weight
60.9 g
Family
Campephagidae
Habitat
Woodland

How to identify

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Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Yap 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 Yap Cicadabird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Yap Cicadabird (Edolisoma nesiotis) is a member of the Campephagidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Yap (w Caroline Is., w Micronesia).

It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 60.9 g, with a wing length of about 11.4 cm and a tail of around 8.8 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.

The species has a mapped global range of roughly 98 km² — a relatively restricted global range.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Yap Cicadabird?

The Yap Cicadabird is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 60.9 g.

Where does the Yap Cicadabird live?

The Yap Cicadabird is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Yap (w Caroline Is., w Micronesia), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.

What family does the Yap Cicadabird belong to?

The Yap Cicadabird (Edolisoma nesiotis) belongs to the Campephagidae family, in the order Passeriformes.

What does the Yap Cicadabird eat?

The Yap Cicadabird is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.

Does the Yap Cicadabird migrate?

The Yap Cicadabird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Is the Yap 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 Yap Cicadabird's range?

The Yap Cicadabird has a mapped global range of about 98 km².

Conservation

Endangered

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