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Palau Cicadabird
Edolisoma monacha (Hartlaub & Finsch, 1872)
61 gWeight
The Palau cicadabird (Edolisoma monacha) is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae.
Busiest months: April–May · Most records: Palau
Where and when it's recorded
Palau Cicadabird has been recorded at 10 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Long Island Park & Conservation AreaPalau94 records
- Ngchus St.1Palau19 records
- Jellyfish Lake St.1Palau16 records
More places
- Euidelchol St.1Palau6 records
- Ngeanges St.2Palau5 records
- Ngchus St.2Palau5 records
- Ngeremdiu St.1Palau4 records
- Malakal Sewage Treatment PondsPalau3 records
- Ngemelis St.1Palau1 record
- Ulong St.2Palau1 record
Countries and regions with the most records
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 Palau cicadabird (Edolisoma monacha) is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is endemic to Palau. It was previously considered conspecific with the common cicadabird.
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Questions
How big is the Palau Cicadabird?
The Palau Cicadabird weighs around 61 g.
Where does the Palau Cicadabird live?
Its breeding range: Pacific Ocean: Palau (western Caroline Islands, western Micronesia). It is most often recorded in Palau.
When is the best time to see the Palau Cicadabird?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in April and May (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Palau Cicadabird endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Palau Cicadabird as Least Concern.
What does the Palau Cicadabird eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Palau Cicadabird in?
It belongs to the family Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 61 g
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 97 mm
- Tail
- 71 mm
- Bill
- 22 mm
- Tarsus
- 24 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Pacific Ocean: Palau (western Caroline Islands, western Micronesia)
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 CuckooshrikeEdolisoma anale
Blackish CuckooshrikeEdolisoma coerulescens
White-winged CuckooshrikeEdolisoma ostentum
Black-bellied CuckooshrikeEdolisoma montanum
Pale-shouldered CicadabirdEdolisoma dohertyi
Kai CicadabirdEdolisoma dispar
Timor CicadabirdEdolisoma timoriense
Pale CicadabirdEdolisoma ceramense
Pohnpei CicadabirdEdolisoma insperatum
Black-bibbed CicadabirdEdolisoma mindanense
Grey-headed CuckooshrikeEdolisoma schisticeps
Black CicadabirdEdolisoma melas
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