Sao Tome Grosbeak (Crithagra concolor)
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Sao Tome Grosbeak

Crithagra concolor (Barboza du Bocage, 1888)

50 gWeight

The São Tomé grosbeak (Crithagra concolor) is the largest member of the canary genus Crithagra, 50% heavier than the next largest canary species.

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

Critically Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

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

Sao Tome Grosbeak has been recorded at 4 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. PN Obô de São Tomé – Monte CarmoSão Tomé & Príncipe70 records
  2. PN Obô de São Tomé – Lagoa Amélia trailSão Tomé & Príncipe2 records
  3. São Tomé – MucumbliSão Tomé & Príncipe1 record
More places
  1. 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 grosbeak (Crithagra concolor) is the largest member of the canary genus Crithagra, 50% heavier than the next largest canary species. It is endemic to the island of São Tomé.

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Questions

How big is the Sao Tome Grosbeak?

The Sao Tome Grosbeak weighs around 50 g.

Where does the Sao Tome Grosbeak live?

Its breeding range: Africa: southern São Tomé. It is most often recorded in São Tomé & Príncipe.

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

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

Is the Sao Tome Grosbeak endangered?

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

What does the Sao Tome Grosbeak eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Sao Tome Grosbeak in?

It belongs to the family Finches, Euphonias (Fringillidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
50 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Critically Endangered
More measurements
Wing
107 mm
Tail
70 mm
Bill
24 mm
Tarsus
24 mm

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

Range

Africa: southern São Tomé

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Finches, Euphonias Fringillidae
Genus
Crithagra

Other birds in the genus Crithagra

Principe SeedeaterPrincipe SeedeaterCrithagra rufobrunneaAfrican CitrilAfrican CitrilCrithagra citrinelloidesWestern CitrilWestern CitrilCrithagra frontalisSouthern CitrilSouthern CitrilCrithagra hypostictaBlack-faced CanaryBlack-faced CanaryCrithagra capistrataPapyrus CanaryPapyrus CanaryCrithagra koliensisForest CanaryForest CanaryCrithagra scotopsWhite-rumped SeedeaterWhite-rumped SeedeaterCrithagra leucopygiaBlack-throated CanaryBlack-throated CanaryCrithagra atrogularisYellow-rumped SeedeaterYellow-rumped SeedeaterCrithagra xanthopygiaReichenow's SeedeaterReichenow's SeedeaterCrithagra reichenowiArabian SerinArabian SerinCrithagra rothschildi
Sao Tome Grosbeak

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