Edolisoma pelingi
The Banggai Cicadabird (Edolisoma pelingi) is a recently recognized passerine bird, described as a distinct species in 2020 and endemic to the remote Banggai Archipelago in Indonesia. This striking species exhibits pronounced sexual dimorphism: males are entirely glossy black, presenting a sleek, uniform appearance, while females are duller with greyish-brown upperparts and distinctive whitish underparts barred with dark grey. Both sexes measure approximately 19-20 cm in length, possessing th...
Found in tropical moist lowland primary and secondary forests, forest edges, and sometimes disturbed woodland. Primarily inhabits elevations from sea level up to around 600 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a variety of arboreal insects and their larvae. Forages by gleaning prey directly from leaves and branches.
Banggai Cicadabirds are generally observed singly or in pairs, moving stealthily through the canopy and mid-story of their forest habitat. They are primarily arboreal, spending most of their time gleaning insects and larvae from foliage and branches, often making short, sharp flights between fora...
The Banggai Cicadabird is entirely endemic to the Banggai Archipelago, a small group of islands located east of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Its primary distribution is centered on Peleng Island, the largest island in the archipelago, though it may also occur on adjacent, smaller satellite islands with s...
Near Threatened
- The Banggai Cicadabird was only formally described as a distinct species in 2020, highlighting the ongoing discovery of biodiversity in Indonesia. - Its scientific name, 'pelingi', refers to Peleng Island, the largest island in the Banggai Archipelago where it is primarily found. - The 'cicadab...