Gray-headed Cicadabird
NameGray-headed Cicadabird
Common NameGray-headed Cicadabird
Scientific NameEdolisoma schisticeps
FamilyCampephagidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely dark gray, with a slightly darker, almost blackish head and flight feathers. Females are similar but often exhibit a slightly paler gray overall coloration.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a distinctive, often cicada-like or buzzing call, typically a repeated 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee-swee' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to New Guinea and several surrounding islands, including the Bismarck Archipelago and Solomon Islands.
Identifying Featuresuniform dark gray plumage, darker head, slender build, canopy dwelling
Description
A medium-sized, slender forest bird characterized by its uniform gray plumage. It typically forages in the canopy of tropical and subtropical forests, moving deliberately through the foliage in search of insects.
