Edolisoma anale
The New Caledonian Cuckooshrike, *Edolisoma anale*, is a captivating passerine species endemic to the lush forests of New Caledonia's main island, Grande Terre. This medium-sized bird typically measures 20-22 cm (8-8.5 inches) in length, showcasing one of the most striking examples of sexual dimorphism in the region. Males are a sleek, glossy blackish-blue to dark slate-grey, often appearing uniformly black, while females are a cryptic olive-brown on their upperparts with buffy-white underpar...
Found in primary and secondary evergreen forests, dense woodlands, and humid gallery forests, typically from sea level up to elevations of around 1500 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a variety of insects (e.g., caterpillars, beetles, grasshoppers) and their larvae, supplemented occasionally by small fruits or berries.
The New Caledonian Cuckooshrike is a diurnal, arboreal species, usually observed alone or in pairs moving quietly through the mid-canopy and sub-canopy of its forest habitat. Its primary foraging method involves gleaning insects and larvae from foliage, twigs, and bark, occasionally performing sh...
The New Caledonian Cuckooshrike is strictly endemic to the main island of Grande Terre within New Caledonia, located in the South Pacific. It is a resident species, found year-round across its range, with no known migratory movements or wintering grounds outside of the island. Its distribution co...
Least Concern
- The New Caledonian Cuckooshrike is strictly endemic to the main island of Grande Terre in New Caledonia, making it a unique natural heritage species. - It exhibits one of the most pronounced cases of sexual dimorphism among New Caledonian birds, with males appearing uniformly glossy black and f...