Edolisoma mindanense
The Black-bibbed Cicadabird (Edolisoma mindanense) is a striking medium-sized passerine endemic to the Philippines, renowned for its pronounced sexual dimorphism and distinctive calls. Males are predominantly glossy black, extending from the crown to the back and tail, with a prominent, almost velvety black bib covering the throat and upper breast, giving the species its common name. Females present a more subdued but equally elegant appearance, featuring olive-grey upperparts, a yellowish-wh...
Found in tropical moist lowland and montane forests, secondary growth, and forest edge, typically from sea level up to 1000-1500 meters in elevation.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a variety of insects like cicadas, caterpillars, and beetles, supplemented with small fruits. Foraging occurs through gleaning from foliage and branches, and occasional sallying.
Black-bibbed Cicadabirds are diurnal and largely arboreal, spending most of their time in the mid-story and canopy of their forest habitat. They forage actively, gleaning insects such as cicadas, caterpillars, and beetles from foliage, bark, and branches, occasionally performing short sallying fl...
The Black-bibbed Cicadabird is widely distributed across the Philippine archipelago, being a resident endemic species. Its range encompasses most major and many minor islands, including Luzon, Mindoro, Palawan (and its associated islands like Calamianes and Balabac), the entire Visayan group (e.g...
Least Concern
- The 'Cicadabird' in its name is a direct reference to its distinctive, insect-like trilling calls that mimic the sound of cicadas. - Males are strikingly glossy black, while females are duller olive-grey and yellowish, showcasing strong sexual dimorphism. - This species is entirely endemic to t...