Sao Tome Green Pigeon
Treron sanctithomae
ENEndangered Endemic to Sao Tome and Principe
- Family
- Doves and Pigeons (Columbidae)
- Order
- Columbiformes
Overview
The São Tomé green pigeon (Treron sanctithomae) 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.
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Range and habitat
São Tomé (extirpated on adjacent Ilha das Rôlas).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: São Tomé green pigeon
- 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.
