Malawi Batis

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

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Batis; binomial: Batis dimorpha; authority: (Shelley, 1893).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Malawi Batis Batis dimorpha (including sola) is split from Cape Batis Batis capensis on the basis of differences in plumage (del Hoyo & Collar 2016; HBW/BirdLife). Reported sympatry in s Malawi (Dowsett in litt,).

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