São Tomé Ibis
NameSão Tomé Ibis
Common NameSão Tomé Ibis
Scientific NameBostrychia bocagei
FamilyThreskiornithidae
Wingspan (cm)75
Length (cm)62.5
Weight (g)650
Plumage DetailsOverall dull olive-brown to dark brown plumage, appearing almost black in poor light. It has a slight greenish or bronze sheen on the back and wings, which is often only visible in good light. The head is darker, and the legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a distinctive creaky or croaking call, often given at dawn or dusk. It is generally a quiet bird, making calls infrequently.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of São Tomé, located in the Gulf of Guinea off the west coast of Central Africa.
Identifying FeaturesSmallest ibis species, Dull dark olive-brown plumage, Pale reddish-brown decurved bill, Endemic to São Tomé island, Forest-dwelling and shy
Description
The São Tomé Ibis is a small, shy ibis endemic to São Tomé island. It has a dull, dark olive-brown plumage and a distinctive pale reddish-brown decurved bill. This critically endangered species forages quietly on the forest floor for invertebrates.
