Sao Tome Olive Pigeon
Columba thomensis
ENEndangered Endemic to Sao Tome and Principe
- Family
- Doves and Pigeons (Columbidae)
- Order
- Columbiformes
Overview
The São Tomé olive pigeon or maroon pigeon (Columba thomensis) is an endangered species of pigeon which is endemic to the island of São Tomé off the coast of western Africa. It was described by José Vicente Barbosa du Bocage in 1888.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Forest of São Tomé (Gulf of Guinea).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: São Tomé olive 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.
