Edolisoma admiralitatis
The Admiralty Cicadabird (Edolisoma admiralitatis) is a captivating medium-sized passerine, endemic to the remote Admiralty Islands within Papua New Guinea, making it a truly unique avian treasure. Males are strikingly clad in deep, glossy black plumage, often exhibiting a subtle blue-grey sheen, complemented by dark eyes and a sturdy bill, typically measuring around 22-24 cm in length. In stark contrast, females display significant sexual dimorphism, presenting a duller, grey-brown upperpart...
Primarily inhabits lowland to mid-elevation primary forest and mature secondary forest, often found along forest edges and clearings. It prefers dense canopy and mid-story vegetation.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a variety of invertebrates including caterpillars, beetles, and other arthropods. Forages by gleaning from leaves, branches, and bark.
Typically observed singly or in pairs, the Admiralty Cicadabird is an active arboreal forager, systematically gleaning insects from foliage and bark in the forest canopy and mid-story. Its daily activity is concentrated during daylight hours, with roosting likely occurring within dense forest cov...
The Admiralty Cicadabird is strictly endemic to the Admiralty Islands, a group of islands located within the Manus Province of Papua New Guinea. Its distribution is concentrated across the larger islands of Manus and nearby smaller islets, with its presence tied to the availability of suitable fo...
Least Concern
- The Admiralty Cicadabird is a true island endemic, found nowhere else on Earth outside the small Admiralty Islands group. - Its scientific name, *admiralitatis*, directly refers to the Admiralty Islands where it was first discovered and described. - For many years, this species was classified u...