Principe Speirops
Zosterops leucophaeus
The Principe Speirops (Zosterops leucophaeus) is a legendary white-eyes, yuhinas, and alli found only in São Tomé & Príncipe, weighing about 15 g. The Príncipe speirops is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.
About the Principe Speirops
The Príncipe speirops is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to the island of Príncipe in São Tomé and Príncipe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, December, with peak activity in January. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Principe Speirops look like?
- The Príncipe speirops is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae.
- How big is a Principe Speirops?
- The Principe Speirops is a tiny sized bird weighing about 15 g.
- Where can you see a Principe Speirops?
- The Principe Speirops is endemic to São Tomé & Príncipe, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Principe Speirops?
- The Principe Speirops is most easily confused with the Yellow-throated White-eye, the Seychelles White-eye and the Mayotte White-eye.
- Is the Principe Speirops endangered?
- The Principe Speirops is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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