Edolisoma remotum
The Bismarck Cicadabird (Edolisoma remotum) is a fascinating passerine endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago, a group of islands off the coast of Papua New Guinea. This medium-sized bird typically measures around 20-22 cm in length, displaying pronounced sexual dimorphism that aids in identification. Males are strikingly colored, with a sleek, glossy blackish-grey plumage across their head, back, wings, and tail, sharply contrasting with a pure white vent and undertail-coverts. Females, by cont...
Primarily inhabits primary and secondary lowland forest, forest edges, and often ventures into tall regrowth or mature gardens with large trees. It can be found from sea level up to lower montane elevations, typically around 1200-1500 meters.
Feeds predominantly on insects, including caterpillars, cicadas, grasshoppers, and mantids, which it gleans from leaves and branches.
The Bismarck Cicadabird is a diurnal and arboreal species, typically observed singly or in pairs, foraging quietly within the canopy and sub-canopy. Its primary foraging strategy involves gleaning insects from foliage and branches, often making short, agile sallies to snatch prey. During the bree...
The Bismarck Cicadabird is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago, an island group located in Papua New Guinea. Its distribution spans several key islands within the archipelago, including New Britain, New Ireland, Lavongai (New Hanover), and Manus Island (part of the Admiralty Islands). Additionall...
Least Concern
- The common name 'Cicadabird' directly references the species' most distinguishing feature: its loud, buzzing, insect-like vocalizations. - This species is an island endemic, found only within the Bismarck Archipelago, highlighting its unique evolutionary history. - Males and females exhibit suc...