São Tomé and Principe, April 2026 (Part 2)

Dohn's Warbler, Principe (Principe endemic). A common bird on principe, usually goign aroung in loose flocks, often with the other endemic small birds (such as the speirops, sunbird and weaver), this Sylvia warbler is a bird of many distinctive voices, which take some getting used to. I saw plenty, but foudn them very tough indeed to photograph.

Hermit Crab, Bom Bom Island, Principe

Mona Monkey, Sundy Praia, Principe. An introduced monkey, which may be a problem for the native fauna (including birds), this one was on my 'glamping' chalet, one of a group buncing across the canvas roof.

Principe Glossy Starlings, Principe (Principe endemic). One of the commonest and most onvious birds of Principe, their pleasing calls and songs are ever present across the island.

Juvenile Malachite Kingfisher, Principe (Principe endemic subspecies)

Malachite Kingfishers, Principe (Principe endemic subspecies). A common, but somewhat shy, tiny kingfisher. The youngster is distiguised by its dark bill. There is also a subtly diferent ST subspecies, which I encountered (but didn't photograph)