Edolisoma obiense
The Obi Cicadabird (Edolisoma obiense) is a captivating songbird endemic to the Obi and adjacent small islands within Indonesia's Maluku archipelago. Measuring approximately 20-22 cm in length, this species exhibits pronounced sexual dimorphism. Adult males are entirely glossy black, often displaying a striking purplish-blue sheen under optimal light, making them appear almost iridescent. Females, in stark contrast, present a more subdued plumage, characterized by grayish-brown upperparts, a ...
The Obi Cicadabird primarily inhabits tropical moist lowland and hill forests, including forest edges and areas of secondary growth, typically found at elevations up to 1000 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, the Obi Cicadabird feeds on a variety of insects, including caterpillars, beetles, and grasshoppers, often supplemented by small fruits. It forages by gleaning prey from foliage and branches, and occasionally by aerial hawking.
The Obi Cicadabird is a diurnal and generally active forest passerine, typically observed either singly or in pairs. Foraging involves meticulously gleaning insects from the foliage and branches of trees, though they may also perform short aerial sallies to snatch flying prey. While specific deta...
The Obi Cicadabird boasts a highly restricted geographic distribution, being entirely endemic to the Maluku Islands of Indonesia. Its entire known range encompasses Obi Island and the two smaller adjacent islands, Bisa and Obilatu, all situated within the northern Maluku archipelago. This species...
Least Concern
- The Obi Cicadabird is a true island specialist, endemic only to Obi and a few tiny neighboring islands in Indonesia. - Its common name, "cicadabird," is a direct reference to its distinctive, loud, and often buzzing or churring calls that resemble the sounds of cicadas. - The male and female of...