About the Newton's Fiscal
The São Tomé fiscal, or Newton's fiscal, is a species of bird in the family Laniidae. It is endemic to São Tomé Island, São Tomé and Príncipe. It is 20 to 21 centimeters long. The bird is black above with a white shoulder-scapular bar. The São Tomé fiscal has a pale yellow chin, breast, belly, flanks vent and under tail. Its graduated tail has all black central tail feathers and an increasing amount of white on outer web from inner to outer tail feathers. The Lanius newtoni has a clear voice with a whistle tiuh tiuh often repeated and metallic tsink tsink audible over a long distance.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Shrikes (Laniidae) |
| Species | Lanius newtoni |
| Species Codes | newfis1, NEFI, STFI |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Newton's Fiscal belong to?
The Newton's Fiscal (Lanius newtoni) belongs to the Shrikes family (Laniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Newton's Fiscal?
The Newton's Fiscal is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Newton's Fiscal?
The São Tomé fiscal, or Newton's fiscal, is a species of bird in the family Laniidae. It is endemic to São Tomé Island, São Tomé and Príncipe. It is 20 to 21 centimeters long. The bird is black above with a white shoulder-scapular bar. The São Tomé fiscal has a pale yellow chin, breast, belly, flank...
Where can I report a Newton's Fiscal sighting?
You can log sightings of Newton's Fiscal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code newfis1, or on iNaturalist.
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