About the Black Cicadabird
The black cicadabird, 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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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae) |
| Species | Edolisoma melas |
| Species Codes | negcus1, NGCI, BLCI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Cicadabird belong to?
The Black Cicadabird (Edolisoma melas) belongs to the Cuckooshrikes family (Campephagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black Cicadabird?
The black cicadabird, 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...
Where can I report a Black Cicadabird sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Cicadabird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code negcus1, or on iNaturalist.
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