Sao Tome Oriole
Oriolus crassirostris
The Sao Tome Oriole (Oriolus crassirostris) is a legendary old world oriol found only in São Tomé & Príncipe, weighing about 50 g. The São Tomé oriole, or great-billed oriole, is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae.
About the Sao Tome Oriole
The São Tomé oriole, or great-billed oriole, is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae. The species was named by Gustav Hartlaub in 1857. It is endemic to the island of São Tomé. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, May, June, 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 Sao Tome Oriole look like?
- The São Tomé oriole, or great-billed oriole, is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae.
- How big is a Sao Tome Oriole?
- The Sao Tome Oriole is a small sized bird weighing about 50 g.
- Where can you see a Sao Tome Oriole?
- The Sao Tome Oriole is endemic to São Tomé & Príncipe, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Sao Tome Oriole?
- The Sao Tome Oriole is most easily confused with the Black-eared Oriole, the Grey-collared Oriole and the Tanimbar Oriole.
- Is the Sao Tome Oriole endangered?
- The Sao Tome Oriole is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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