About the Sao Tome Green-Pigeon
The São Tomé green pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the island of São Tomé in São Tomé and Príncipe. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. The species was described by Johann Friedrich Gmelin in 1789. They have disappeared from Ilhéu das Rolas due to habitat loss. There are between 37,007 and 109,255 pigeons of this species today, but this is decreasing due to unsustainable levels of hunting.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Treron sanctithomae |
| Species Codes | stgpig1, STGP |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sao Tome Green-Pigeon belong to?
The Sao Tome Green-Pigeon (Treron sanctithomae) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Sao Tome Green-Pigeon?
The Sao Tome Green-Pigeon is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Sao Tome Green-Pigeon?
The São Tomé green pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the island of São Tomé in São Tomé and Príncipe. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. The species was described by Johann Friedrich Gmelin in 1789. They have disappeared from Il...
Where can I report a Sao Tome Green-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Sao Tome Green-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code stgpig1, or on iNaturalist.
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