West African Batis
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).
