West African Batis

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West African Batis (<em>Batis occulta</em>) is a species of Wattle-eyes, Batises (<em>Platysteiridae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

West African Batis (Batis occulta) is a species of Wattle-eyes, Batises (Platysteiridae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Batis; binomial: Batis occulta; authority: Lawson, 1984.

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

West African Batis Batis occulta is split from Batis poensis based on differences in plumage and size (Sinclair & Ryan 2003; Clements; HBW/BirdLife).

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