Fernando Po Batis (Batis poensis)
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Fernando Po Batis

Batis poensis Alexander, 1903

10 cmLength9.6 gWeight

The Fernando Pó batis, also known as the Bioko batis, (Batis poensis) is a species of bird in the family Platysteiridae.

Most records: Equatorial Guinea

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Fernando Po Batis has been recorded at 3 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. BBPP Research Station – MokaEquatorial Guinea12 records
  2. Sendero de Pico BiaoEquatorial Guinea6 records
  3. Playa MorakaEquatorial Guinea1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Equatorial Guinea

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Fernando Pó batis, also known as the Bioko batis, (Batis poensis) is a species of bird in the family Platysteiridae. It is endemic to the island of Bioko in Equatorial Guinea.

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Questions

How big is the Fernando Po Batis?

The Fernando Po Batis is about 10 cm long and weighs around 9.6 g.

Where does the Fernando Po Batis live?

Its breeding range: Africa: Bioko (northern Gulf of Guinea). It is most often recorded in Equatorial Guinea.

Is the Fernando Po Batis endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Fernando Po Batis as Least Concern.

What does the Fernando Po Batis eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Fernando Po Batis in?

It belongs to the family Wattle-eyes, Batises (Platysteiridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
10 cm
Weight
9.6 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
51 mm
Tail
31 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: Bioko (northern Gulf of Guinea)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Wattle-eyes, Batises Platysteiridae
Genus
Batis

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Fernando Po Batis

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