Central Melanesian Cicadabird
Central Melanesian Cicadabird · BirdGacha
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Illustration · not to scale
⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale
Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 101).
Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 63).
* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.
How to identify
Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.
Similar species
Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.
Calls & songs
A playable recording is not currently available for this species.
🌍 Range & Habitat
4 · Subspecies & regional ranges
- Edolisoma erythropygium ultimum
Tabar, Lihir and Tanga Is. (e of c New Ireland; ne Bismarck Arch.)
- Edolisoma erythropygium saturatius
Buka to Bougainville and New Georgia group (n, c Solomon Is.)
- Edolisoma erythropygium erythropygium
Guadalcanal, Savo (to n of Guadalcanal), Florida Is., Malaita and Ulawa (to se of Malaita; se Solomon Is.)
- Edolisoma erythropygium nisorium
Russell Is. (=Pavuvu; sc Solomon Is.)
Frequently asked questions
What is its scientific name?
Edolisoma erythropygium
Which family does it belong to?
Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae)
Where is it found?
Australasia: Lihir and Tanga Is. to Solomon Is.
Sources & credits
📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia- IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗
- AVONET ↗
- Bird illustration credits ↗ · huashu-bird-sticker · PolyForm-Shield-1.0.0
