Newton's Fiscal

Lanius newtoni · Species of bird
Family
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
newfis1, STFI, NEFI

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.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyShrikes (Laniidae)
SpeciesLanius newtoni
Species Codesnewfis1, STFI, NEFI

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.

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.