About the Sao Tome Ibis
The São Tomé ibis, also known as the dwarf olive ibis or the dwarf ibis, is a critically endangered bird that is endemic to São Tomé off the western coast of Central Africa in the Gulf of Guinea. Discovered in the 1800s by Francisco Newton, it was once thought to be a subspecies of the larger olive ibis, but is now classified as a distinct species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ibises and Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae) |
| Species | Bostrychia bocagei |
| Species Codes | oliibi3, STIB, DWIB |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sao Tome Ibis belong to?
The Sao Tome Ibis (Bostrychia bocagei) belongs to the Ibises and Spoonbills family (Threskiornithidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
What is the conservation status of the Sao Tome Ibis?
The Sao Tome Ibis is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Sao Tome Ibis?
The São Tomé ibis, also known as the dwarf olive ibis or the dwarf ibis, is a critically endangered bird that is endemic to São Tomé off the western coast of Central Africa in the Gulf of Guinea. Discovered in the 1800s by Francisco Newton, it was once thought to be a subspecies of the larger olive ...
Where can I report a Sao Tome Ibis sighting?
You can log sightings of Sao Tome Ibis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code oliibi3, or on iNaturalist.
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