Edolisoma salvadorii
The Sangihe Cicadabird, *Edolisoma salvadorii*, is a small, enigmatic passerine bird, a critically endangered jewel endemic to the remote Sangihe Island in Indonesia. Measuring approximately 18-19 cm in length, this species exhibits striking sexual dimorphism: the male is an exquisite uniform glossy black, subtly paler on its undertail coverts, while the female presents a stark contrast with a dusky grey-brown head, white throat, and heavily barred black and whitish underparts, topped by a da...
Found primarily in humid tropical primary and mature secondary lowland and montane forests, favoring the canopy and sub-canopy layers, from near sea level up to approximately 1000 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on beetles, caterpillars, and other arthropods gleaned from foliage and branches, supplemented with small fruits.
Sangihe Cicadabirds are diurnal, actively foraging birds that spend most of their time in the upper and middle strata of the forest. They employ a 'gleaning' foraging strategy, meticulously picking insects and larvae from foliage and branches, often making short, agile sallies to catch prey. Whil...
The Sangihe Cicadabird is an extreme endemic, found exclusively on Sangihe Island, located north of Sulawesi in Indonesia. Its entire known breeding and year-round range is restricted to the remaining fragmented forests on this single volcanic island, particularly concentrated in the higher eleva...
Critically Endangered
- The Sangihe Cicadabird is one of the rarest birds on Earth, endemic to a single, small Indonesian island. - Its population is estimated to be fewer than 250 mature individuals, making every sighting a significant event. - Males are a striking glossy black, while females are heavily barred with ...