Sao Tome Spinetail
Zoonavena thomensis
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Sao Tome and Principe
- Family
- Swifts (Apodidae)
- Order
- Apodiformes
Overview
The São Tomé spinetail (Zoonavena thomensis) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is endemic to São Tomé and Príncipe, occurring in both São Tomé and Príncipe Islands. The species was described by Ernst Hartert on 1900.
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Range and habitat
Mountains of São Tomé and Príncipe (Gulf of Guinea).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: São Tomé spinetail
- 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.
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