Black-bibbed Cicadabird (Edolisoma mindanense)
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Black-bibbed Cicadabird

Edolisoma mindanense (Tweeddale, 1879)

59 gWeight

The black-bibbed cicadabird or black-bibbed cuckooshrike (Edolisoma mindanense) is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Black-bibbed Cicadabird has been recorded at 13 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines149 records
  2. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Roads 1-4Philippines54 records
  3. Brgy. Kuden, Senator Ninoy AquinoPhilippines50 records
More places
  1. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines42 records
  2. Raja Sikatuna National ParkPhilippines37 records
  3. Bislig lowlands – 321 Quarry TrailPhilippines30 records
  4. Subic Bay – Hill 394 roadPhilippines4 records
  5. Subic BayPhilippines4 records
  6. Pasonanca Natural Park, Zamboanga City – BalunoPhilippines3 records
  7. Bislig lowlands – Old AirportPhilippines3 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The black-bibbed cicadabird or black-bibbed cuckooshrike (Edolisoma mindanense) is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. The species is elusive and poorly known.

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Questions

How big is the Black-bibbed Cicadabird?

The Black-bibbed Cicadabird weighs around 59 g.

Where does the Black-bibbed Cicadabird live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Philippines (except West Visayas and Palawan group). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Black-bibbed Cicadabird?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Black-bibbed Cicadabird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Black-bibbed Cicadabird as Vulnerable.

What does the Black-bibbed Cicadabird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Black-bibbed Cicadabird in?

It belongs to the family Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
59 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
116 mm
Tail
84 mm
Bill
25 mm
Tarsus
23 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Philippines (except West Visayas and Palawan group)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Cuckooshrikes Campephagidae
Genus
Edolisoma

Other birds in the genus Edolisoma

New Caledonian CuckooshrikeNew Caledonian CuckooshrikeEdolisoma analeBlackish CuckooshrikeBlackish CuckooshrikeEdolisoma coerulescensWhite-winged CuckooshrikeWhite-winged CuckooshrikeEdolisoma ostentumBlack-bellied CuckooshrikeBlack-bellied CuckooshrikeEdolisoma montanumPale-shouldered CicadabirdPale-shouldered CicadabirdEdolisoma dohertyiKai CicadabirdKai CicadabirdEdolisoma disparTimor CicadabirdTimor CicadabirdEdolisoma timoriensePale CicadabirdPale CicadabirdEdolisoma ceramensePohnpei CicadabirdPohnpei CicadabirdEdolisoma insperatumGrey-headed CuckooshrikeGrey-headed CuckooshrikeEdolisoma schisticepsBlack CicadabirdBlack CicadabirdEdolisoma melasSolomons CicadabirdSolomons CicadabirdEdolisoma holopolium
Black-bibbed Cicadabird

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