Edolisoma dispar
The Kai Cicadabird (Edolisoma dispar) is a distinct passerine bird endemic to the Kai Islands of Indonesia, known for its striking sexual dimorphism and often elusive nature. Males are uniformly sleek, possessing a deep slate-grey to black plumage, contrasting sharply with their dark eyes and stout bill. Females, in contrast, display a more intricate pattern with a grey head, olive-brown back, and finely barred underparts, ranging from buff to white, making them noticeably paler and providing...
Found primarily in tropical lowland moist forests, forest edges, and secondary growth, sometimes venturing into cultivated areas. It inhabits areas from sea level up to the highest points on the Kai Islands.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a variety of insects including caterpillars, beetles, and cicadas, supplemented occasionally with small fruits and berries. It forages by gleaning from foliage and branches, and by aerial sallying.
The Kai Cicadabird is a diurnal species, typically observed alone or in pairs, though it may occasionally join small mixed-species foraging flocks. It exhibits an active foraging strategy, primarily gleaning insects from foliage and branches within the canopy and subcanopy, but also making agile ...
The Kai Cicadabird is strictly endemic to the Kai Islands, an archipelago situated in the Maluku province of eastern Indonesia. Its distribution is confined to the larger islands within this group, including Kai Besar (Grand Kai) and Kai Kecil (Little Kai). It is a resident species throughout its...
Least Concern
- The Kai Cicadabird is named after the Kai Islands, its exclusive natural home within Indonesia. - Despite their common name, cicadabirds are not related to cicadas; the moniker refers to the insect-like, often buzzing quality of some of their calls. - This species exhibits striking sexual dimor...