Sao Tome Fiscal
Lanius newtoni
CRCritically Endangered Endemic to Sao Tome and Principe
- Family
- Shrikes (Laniidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The São Tomé fiscal (Lanius newtoni), 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.
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Range and habitat
São Tomé (Gulf of Guinea); rediscovered 1990 after 50-year absence.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: São Tomé fiscal
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
