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Sao Tome Grosbeak
Crithagra concolor
Sao Tome Grosbeak (Crithagra concolor) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Sao Tome Grosbeak (Crithagra concolor) is a member of the Fringillidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 50 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Fringillidae Finches, Euphonias
- Genus Crithagra
- Species concolor
Quick facts
- Weight
- 50 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Fringillidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Vulnerable
Least Concern
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Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Sao Tome Grosbeak is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Sao Tome Grosbeak is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Sao Tome Grosbeak (Crithagra concolor) is a member of the Fringillidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF s São Tomé.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 50 g, with a wing length of about 10.7 cm and a tail of around 7 cm.
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 205 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Sao Tome Grosbeak?
The Sao Tome Grosbeak is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 50 g.
Where does the Sao Tome Grosbeak live?
The Sao Tome Grosbeak is found across Africa with a range covering AF s São Tomé, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Sao Tome Grosbeak belong to?
The Sao Tome Grosbeak (Crithagra concolor) belongs to the Fringillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Sao Tome Grosbeak eat?
The Sao Tome Grosbeak is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Sao Tome Grosbeak migrate?
The Sao Tome Grosbeak is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Sao Tome Grosbeak endangered?
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
How large is the Sao Tome Grosbeak's range?
The Sao Tome Grosbeak has a mapped global range of about 205 km².
Conservation
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