About the Sao Tome Prinia
The São Tomé prinia is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is endemic to São Tomé and Príncipe and is found in the island of São Tomé. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. It is found primarily in open habitats and at the edges of forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Prinia molleri |
| Species Codes | satpri1, STPR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sao Tome Prinia belong to?
The Sao Tome Prinia (Prinia molleri) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sao Tome Prinia?
The São Tomé prinia is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is endemic to São Tomé and Príncipe and is found in the island of São Tomé. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. It is found primarily in open habitat...
Where can I report a Sao Tome Prinia sighting?
You can log sightings of Sao Tome Prinia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code satpri1, or on iNaturalist.
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