Black-bellied Cicadabird
Edolisoma montanum
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<birdfyi-bird slug="edolisoma-montanum"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-bellied Cicadabird (Edolisoma montanum) is a bird species in the family Campephagidae (cuckooshrikes), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.8 cm and a weight of 72.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Black-bellied Cicadabird is a slender, sexually dimorphic bird found in the montane forests of New Guinea, with males displaying black upperparts and a distinctive black belly patch. It inhabits mid-elevation forests on the main island and some satellite ranges. Like other cicadabirds, it feeds on insects and small fruits, foraging in the forest canopy and mid-story.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.8 cm | 10.2 in |
| Weight | 72.76666666666667 g | 2.57 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Campephagidae (Cuckooshrikes) |
| Genus | Edolisoma |
| Species | Edolisoma montanum |
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Other species in the Campephagidae family