Giant Sunbird (Dreptes thomensis)

Other Scientific Names
Dreptes thomensis [Collar and Andrew (1988)]

Other Names (World)
Giant Sunbird, Sao Tome Sunbird, Sao Tome Giant Sunbird, Dusky Sao Tome Sunbird

Family
Nectariniidae (Sunbirds)

Size
15 - 17 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Barboza du Bocage, 1889)

Habitat
Lowland and montane primary forest, forest-edge cultivation. From sea-level - 2,000 m.

Range (Guide)

S�o Tom� e Principe (B) (NB).

S�o Tom�, in Gulf of Guinea.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 250 - 999 (2010) and stable.

Status VU
Habitat destruction and degradation through clearance for cocoa and coffee plantations, human disturbance, are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
A harsh two-three note 'chik chik' and jumbled series of harsh and softer notes.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (14)...)

Giant Sunbird (Dreptes thomensis) [XC340093]
by Philippe Verbelen from Monte Carmo, Sao Tome, Sao Tome (song)

Giant Sunbird (Dreptes thomensis) [XC340100]
by id from Monte Carmo, Sao Tome, Sao Tome (song)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Genus previously merged with Nectarinia.

References
See References.

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