About the Black-bibbed Cicadabird
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae) |
| Species | Edolisoma mindanense |
| Species Codes | bkbcus1, BBCI |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-bibbed Cicadabird belong to?
The Black-bibbed Cicadabird (Edolisoma mindanense) belongs to the Cuckooshrikes family (Campephagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Black-bibbed Cicadabird?
The Black-bibbed Cicadabird is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Black-bibbed Cicadabird?
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 spec...
Where can I report a Black-bibbed Cicadabird sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-bibbed Cicadabird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkbcus1, or on iNaturalist.
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