North Moluccan Cicadabird
NameNorth Moluccan Cicadabird
Common NameNorth Moluccan Cicadabird
Scientific NameEdolisoma coesium
FamilyCampephagidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely dark slate-grey, appearing almost blackish, with a slightly paler belly and undertail coverts. The bill and legs are black. Females exhibit a similar pattern but are generally a lighter shade of grey.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of high-pitched, often repetitive whistled notes, which are said to resemble the buzzing sound of a cicada.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the North Moluccas archipelago in Indonesia, including islands such as Halmahera, Bacan, Morotai, and Obi.
Identifying FeaturesUniformly dark slate-grey plumage (male), Slender body with a relatively long tail, Black bill and legs, Arboreal behavior in forest canopy, Cicada-like whistling call
Description
The North Moluccan Cicadabird is a medium-sized, slender passerine found in the forests of the North Moluccas. Males are uniformly dark slate-grey, while females are generally paler. These arboreal birds typically forage for insects in the forest canopy.
