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Pohnpei Cicadabird
Edolisoma insperatum (Finsch, 1876)
61 gWeight
The Pohnpei cicadabird (Edolisoma insperatum) is a species of bird in the genus Edolisoma, and the wider family, Campephagidae.
Most records: Micronesia
Where and when it's recorded
Pohnpei Cicadabird has been recorded at 3 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Sokehs RidgeMicronesia1 record
- Pein UhMicronesia1 record
- Nan MadolMicronesia1 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 Pohnpei cicadabird (Edolisoma insperatum) is a species of bird in the genus Edolisoma, and the wider family, Campephagidae. It is endemic to the Caroline Islands. It was previously considered conspecific with the common cicadabird.
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Questions
How big is the Pohnpei Cicadabird?
The Pohnpei Cicadabird weighs around 61 g.
Where does the Pohnpei Cicadabird live?
Its breeding range: Pacific Ocean: Pohnpei (=Ponape, eastern Caroline Islands, central Micronesia). It is most often recorded in Micronesia.
Is the Pohnpei Cicadabird endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Pohnpei Cicadabird as Endangered.
What does the Pohnpei Cicadabird eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Pohnpei 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
- Endangered
More measurements
- Wing
- 107 mm
- Tail
- 79 mm
- Bill
- 24 mm
- Tarsus
- 25 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Pacific Ocean: Pohnpei (=Ponape, eastern Caroline Islands, central 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
Black-bibbed CicadabirdEdolisoma mindanense
Grey-headed CuckooshrikeEdolisoma schisticeps
Black CicadabirdEdolisoma melas
Solomons CicadabirdEdolisoma holopolium
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