Sao Tome Prinia
Prinia molleri
The Sao Tome Prinia (Prinia molleri) is a rare cisticola found only in São Tomé & Príncipe, weighing about 9 g. The São Tomé prinia is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.
About the Sao Tome Prinia
The São Tomé prinia is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is endemic to São Tomé and Príncipe and is found in the island of São Tomé. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. It is found primarily in open habitats and at the edges of forests.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, 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 Prinia look like?
- The São Tomé prinia is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.
- How big is a Sao Tome Prinia?
- The Sao Tome Prinia is a tiny sized bird weighing about 9 g.
- Where can you see a Sao Tome Prinia?
- The Sao Tome Prinia is endemic to São Tomé & Príncipe, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Sao Tome Prinia?
- The Sao Tome Prinia is most easily confused with the Pale Prinia, the River Prinia and the Grey-crowned Prinia.
- Is the Sao Tome Prinia endangered?
- The Sao Tome Prinia is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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