Monitoring of the Príncipe's Thrush and Búzio d'Ôbô

During the month of July, our Terrestrial Fauna Conservation team carried out monitoring rounds for the Principe's Thrush (Turdus xanthorhynchus) and Búzio d'Ôbô (Archachatina bicarinata), with the aim of understanding their conservation status in order to help update the IUCN Red List database.

This monitoring, which is carried out twice a year, also involved technicians from the Principe Natural Park (PNP), HBD volunteers, members of the Principe Tourist Guides Association and other volunteers.

Tracking, mapping and monitoring the species found, recording and analysing their behaviour and gathering information for the update in the database were among the main activities carried out.

This year's survey indicated a decrease in the number of Prince's Thrush and Búzio d'Ôbô sightings compared to previous years, as a result of the increase in invasive species (monkeys, cats, dogs, rats and pigs) in their habitats. It's a worrying situation that requires not only our intervention, but the intervention of everyone in the conservation of these species, which enrich our biodiversity.

We extend our thanks to the Principe's Tourist Guides Association, the Regional Government, HBD (especially Emma) and the PNP for their collaboration and support during the monitoring.