Black-bibbed Cicadabird

Black-bibbed Cicadabird

Edolisoma mindanense

Vulnerable

Aves · Passeriformes · Campephagidae

About

The black-bibbed cicadabird or black-bibbed cuckooshrike is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. The species is elusive and poorly known. This species has five subspecies that differ considerably in plummage, it is possible that this may actually be a species complex and consists of multiple species.

Fun Fact

Its natural habitats at tropical moist lowland primary forest and secondary forest up to 1,000 meters above sea level.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in a few protected areas in Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park and Bataan National Park on Luzon, the Siburan Prison Penal Colony Forest Reserve and Mt.

Diet

Feed on insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Degradation
  • Overexploitation
  • Invasive Species
  • Climate Change