Black Cicadabird
Edolisoma melas
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The black cicadabird (Edolisoma melas), also known as the New Guinea cuckooshrike or New Guinea cicadabird, is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is found in the Aru Islands and New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest.
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Range and habitat
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Black 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.
