Pale-shouldered Cicadabird
NamePale-shouldered Cicadabird
Common NamePale-shouldered Cicadabird
Scientific NameEdolisoma dohertyi
FamilyCampephagidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsMales have a black head, throat, and upper breast, contrasting with a dark grey body. A prominent pale grey patch is visible on the shoulder/wing coverts. Females are generally paler grey overall, often lacking the distinct black head and sometimes showing faint barring on the underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of clear, whistling notes, often delivered as a series of ascending or descending phrases. The calls can have a somewhat mournful or cicada-like quality.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi and several adjacent smaller islands in Indonesia, where it inhabits tropical and subtropical moist lowland and montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesDark grey plumage with black head and throat (male), Distinctive pale grey shoulder patch (male), Slender build with a relatively long tail, Arboreal, typically found in forest canopies
Description
The Pale-shouldered Cicadabird is a medium-sized, slender passerine found in the forests of Sulawesi. Males are characterized by their dark grey plumage, black head, and a distinctive pale grey patch on the shoulder. They typically forage in the canopy for insects.
