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Black-bibbed Cicadabird

Edolisoma mindanense

Vulnerable
Wingspan
23.1 cm
Weight
58.45 g
Family
Campephagidae
Order
Passeriformes

The Black-bibbed Cicadabird (Edolisoma mindanense) is a bird species in the family Campephagidae (cuckooshrikes), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.1 cm and a weight of 58.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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The Black-bibbed Cicadabird is a Vulnerable species restricted to the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines, where it inhabits the interior of primary lowland and montane forests. Males are dark grey with a blackish throat bib, while females are barred brownish. Extensive deforestation on Mindanao has substantially reduced its forest habitat, placing this species under significant pressure.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 23.1 cm 9.1 in
Weight 58.45 g 2.06 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Campephagidae (Cuckooshrikes)
Genus Edolisoma
Species Edolisoma mindanense

Distribution

Black-bibbed Cicadabird has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Black-bibbed Cicadabird endangered?
The Black-bibbed Cicadabird has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Black-bibbed Cicadabird?
The Black-bibbed Cicadabird has a wingspan of 23.1 cm, weight of 58.45 g.
What order and family does the Black-bibbed Cicadabird belong to?
The Black-bibbed Cicadabird (Edolisoma mindanense) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Campephagidae.

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