Black-bibbed Cicadabird
NameBlack-bibbed Cicadabird
Common NameBlack-bibbed Cicadabird
Scientific NameEdolisoma mindanense
FamilyCampephagidae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsMales are dark gray overall with a prominent black bib extending from the chin to the upper breast. Females are paler gray, lacking the black bib, and have whitish underparts contrasting with their gray upperparts. Both sexes have darker wings and tail.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, whistled notes, often described as a repeated 'twee-twee-twee' or 'swee-swee-swee', sometimes with a trilling quality.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found primarily on Mindanao and several adjacent smaller islands such as Basilan, Dinagat, and Siargao.
Identifying FeaturesSexual dimorphism (male with black bib, female without), Overall gray plumage, Slender body with a relatively long tail, Small, slightly hooked bill, Arboreal behavior, typically found in forest canopy
Description
This medium-sized cuckooshrike is characterized by its gray plumage and arboreal habits. Males feature a distinctive black bib, while females are paler and lack this marking. They typically forage for insects in the canopy and subcanopy of tropical forests.
