Sao Tome Shorttail
Motacilla bocagii
VUVulnerable Endemic to Sao Tome and Principe
- Family
- Wagtails and Pipits (Motacillidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The São Tomé shorttail (Motacilla bocagii), also known as Bocage's longbill, is a species of passerine bird in the family Motacillidae. It has been classified as the sole member of the genus Amaurocichla, but a 2015 phylogenetic study placed it among the wagtails in the genus Motacilla. It is endemic to the central and southern parts of the island of São Tomé. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Range and habitat
Locally in forest of southern São Tomé.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: São Tomé shorttail
- 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.
