About the Rossel Cicadabird
The Rossel cicadabird is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae that is endemic to Rossel Island in Papua New Guinea. It was recently reclassified from a subspecies of the slender-billed cicadabird to its own individual species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae) |
| Species | Edolisoma rostratum |
| Species Codes | comcic5, ROCI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rossel Cicadabird belong to?
The Rossel Cicadabird (Edolisoma rostratum) belongs to the Cuckooshrikes family (Campephagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Rossel Cicadabird?
The Rossel Cicadabird is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Rossel Cicadabird?
The Rossel cicadabird is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae that is endemic to Rossel Island in Papua New Guinea. It was recently reclassified from a subspecies of the slender-billed cicadabird to its own individual species....
Where can I report a Rossel Cicadabird sighting?
You can log sightings of Rossel Cicadabird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code comcic5, or on iNaturalist.
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