Projects in Sao Tome and Principe

Divergence of Adaptive Phenotypic Traits and Mate Recognition Systems (Song) in Response to Recent Anthropogenic Habitat Changes in an Oceanic Island (São Tomé, Gulf of Guinea) Endemic Passerine (Speirops lugubris)

This project aims to understand the effects of anthropogenic habitat changes in the divergence of mate recognition systems in an endemic oceanic island passerine (the São Tomé Speirops).

Commercial Hunting of Endemic Columbidae Birds in the Island of São Tomé: Extent, Impact, and Options for Intervention

This project aims to assess the current situation of bird hunting in São Tomé island and analyse its extent and impact on the endemic Columbidae birds, in order to suggest specific conservation measures and discuss options for its mitigation.

The Impact of Changing Agricultural Practices on the Endemic Birds of São Tomé

This project intends to understand how the endemic-rich avifauna of São Tomé might respond to the ongoing agricultural intensification.