Sao Tome Fiscal

Lanius newtoni Barboza du Bocage, 1891

20–21 cmLength22 gWeight

The São Tomé fiscal (Lanius newtoni), or Newton's fiscal, is a species of bird in the family Laniidae.

Busiest months: March · Most records: São Tomé & Príncipe

Critically Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

Sao Tome Fiscal has been recorded at 2 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

PN Obô de São Tomé – Monte CarmoSão Tomé & Príncipe56 records
São Tomé – Bom Sucesso Botanical GardensSão Tomé & Príncipe1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

São Tomé & Príncipe

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The São Tomé fiscal (Lanius newtoni), or Newton's fiscal, is a species of bird in the family Laniidae. It is endemic to São Tomé Island, São Tomé and Príncipe. It is 20 to 21 centimeters long.

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Questions

How big is the Sao Tome Fiscal?

The Sao Tome Fiscal is about 20–21 cm long and weighs around 22 g.

Where does the Sao Tome Fiscal live?

Its breeding range: Africa: São Tomé (south-central Gulf of Guinea Islands). It is most often recorded in São Tomé & Príncipe.

When is the best time to see the Sao Tome Fiscal?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Sao Tome Fiscal endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Sao Tome Fiscal as Critically Endangered.

What does the Sao Tome Fiscal eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Sao Tome Fiscal in?

It belongs to the family Shrikes (Laniidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length: 20–21 cm
Weight: 22 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Critically Endangered

More measurements

Wing: 92 mm
Tail: 110 mm
Bill: 20 mm
Tarsus: 25 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: São Tomé (south-central Gulf of Guinea Islands)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Passerines Passeriformes
Family: Shrikes Laniidae
Genus: Lanius

Other birds in the genus Lanius

Long-tailed FiscalLanius cabanisi

Grey-backed FiscalLanius excubitoroides

Taita FiscalLanius dorsalis

Great Grey ShrikeLanius excubitor

Somali FiscalLanius somalicus

Loggerhead ShrikeLanius ludovicianus

Giant Grey ShrikeLanius giganteus

Chinese Grey ShrikeLanius sphenocercus

Iberian Grey ShrikeLanius meridionalis

Northern ShrikeLanius borealis

Masked ShrikeLanius nubicus

Northern FiscalLanius humeralis

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