About the Black-bellied Cicadabird
The Solomons cicadabird, also known as Solomons cuckooshrike and black-bellied cicadabird, is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is found in the north and central islands of the Solomon Islands archipelago. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with the Malaita cicadabird.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae) |
| Species | Edolisoma montanum |
| Species Codes | bkbcus2, BBCI, BBCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-bellied Cicadabird belong to?
The Black-bellied Cicadabird (Edolisoma montanum) belongs to the Cuckooshrikes family (Campephagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-bellied Cicadabird?
The Solomons cicadabird, also known as Solomons cuckooshrike and black-bellied cicadabird, is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is found in the north and central islands of the Solomon Islands archipelago. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is th...
Where can I report a Black-bellied Cicadabird sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-bellied Cicadabird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkbcus2, or on iNaturalist.
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