La Tour du Valat

Institut de recherche pour la conservation des zones humides méditerranéennes

Titre :	New hope for the critically endangered Sao Tome Grosbeak Neospiza concolor and an alert to protect Obo Natural Park surroundings
Auteurs :	Nelson Sole, Auteur ; Antonio Alberto, Auteur ; Sedney Samba, Auteur ; Aristides Santana, Auteur ; Ricardo Faustino de Lima, Auteur
Type de document :	Article
Dans :	Ostrich (83(3) 2012)
Article en page(s) :	161-163
Langues:	Anglais
Résumé :	The Sao Tome Grosbeak Neospiza concolor is critically endangered, with an area of occurrence smaller than 16 km(2) and an adult population under 50 individuals. It was previously thought to be restricted to old-growth forest in the southern lowlands of the island, but here we describe its presence at altitude over a long period, using young secondary forests and feeding on plants characteristic of disturbed areas. By extending the grosbeak's area of occurrence and what is known about its ecology, these observations raise new hope for the survival of this threatened bird. However, this new site lies outside the Obo Natural Park, Sao Tome's only protected area, for which we alert the need to better protect its surroundings, which are relevant for many of the island's endemic species.

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