Passarinha

Nome científico: Halcyon leucocephala
Família: Halcyonidae
Género: Halcyon
Espécie: H. leucocephala

Is a small blue and chestnur colour bird, with a long red beak. It is found on the islands of Santiago, Fogo and Brava, and is frequently presented as an ex-libris of the archipelago. It’s scientific name was even chosen as the name for the most recently founded airline in the country.