Pohnpei Cicadabird
Edolisoma insperatum
ENEndangered Endemic to Micronesia
- Family
- Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Pohnpei cicadabird (Edolisoma insperatum) is a species of bird in the genus Edolisoma, and the wider family, Campephagidae. It is endemic to the Caroline Islands. It was previously considered conspecific with the common cicadabird.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Pohnpei (Caroline Islands).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Pohnpei cicadabird
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
