São Tomé Spinetail
São Tomé Spinetail
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A small, highly distinctive swift endemic to the island of São Tomé, characterized by a prominent white lower back and rump. It is a critically endangered island species.
Where to spot
Endemic to São Tomé Island in the Gulf of Guinea, off the coast of West Africa. Found over primary and secondary forest, often near rivers or other water bodies.
How to spot
Look for a small, dark swift with a conspicuous white lower back and rump. This feature, combined with its island-endemic range, makes identification relatively straightforward compared to other swifts.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round on São Tomé. Best times are during daylight hours, particularly in good weather, when they are actively foraging.
Where to spot
Endemic to São Tomé Island in the Gulf of Guinea, off the coast of West Africa. Found over primary and secondary forest, often near rivers or other water bodies.
How to spot
Look for a small, dark swift with a conspicuous white lower back and rump. This feature, combined with its island-endemic range, makes identification relatively straightforward compared to other swifts.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round on São Tomé. Best times are during daylight hours, particularly in good weather, when they are actively foraging.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This swift is critically endangered and restricted to a tiny island, making it a high conservation priority due to its extremely small and fragmented population, vulnerable to habitat loss.
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