Príncipe Speirops
NamePríncipe Speirops
Common NamePríncipe Speirops
Scientific NameSpeirops leucophoeus
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)13.5
Plumage DetailsThe head and underparts are pale grey, contrasting with a brownish-grey back and wings. It has dark lores and a faint or absent white eye-ring, which distinguishes it from many other white-eye species.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often delivered in a rapid series. It also produces soft chattering calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to Príncipe Island, São Tomé and Príncipe, located in the Gulf of Guinea off the west coast of Africa.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Grey head and underparts, Brownish-grey back and wings, Dark lores, Faint or absent white eye-ring, Endemic to Príncipe Island
Description
The Príncipe Speirops is a small, active passerine endemic to Príncipe Island. It typically forages in the canopy and subcanopy of forests, often in mixed-species flocks. Its rather plain grey and brown plumage helps it blend into its dense forest habitat.
