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Malawi Batis
Batis dimorpha (Shelley, 1893)
12 gWeight
The Malawi batis (Batis dimorpha) is a species of bird in the family Platysteiridae.
Busiest months: August · Most records: Malawi
Where and when it's recorded
Malawi Batis has been recorded at 9 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Nyika National ParkMalawi32 records
- Zomba PlateauMalawi25 records
- Luwawa Forest LodgeMalawi6 records
More places
- Kumbali Country LodgeMalawi2 records
- Mt. Thyolo – Satemwa Tea EstateMalawi2 records
- Liwonde National ParkMalawi2 records
- Vwaza Marsh Wildlife ReserveMalawi1 record
- Dzalanyama Forest Lodge areaMalawi1 record
- Liwonde National Park – MvuuMalawi1 record
Countries and regions with the most records
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 Malawi batis (Batis dimorpha) is a species of bird in the family Platysteiridae.
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Questions
How big is the Malawi Batis?
The Malawi Batis weighs around 12 g.
Where does the Malawi Batis live?
Its breeding range: Africa: Malawi, eastern Zambia and northern Mozambique. It is most often recorded in Malawi.
When is the best time to see the Malawi Batis?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in August (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Malawi Batis endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Malawi Batis as Least Concern.
What does the Malawi Batis eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Malawi Batis in?
It belongs to the family Wattle-eyes, Batises (Platysteiridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 12 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 56 mm
- Tail
- 45 mm
- Bill
- 15 mm
- Tarsus
- 19 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: Malawi, eastern Zambia and northern Mozambique
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Wattle-eyes, Batises Platysteiridae
- Genus
- Batis
Other birds in the genus Batis
Rwenzori BatisBatis diops
Margaret's BatisBatis margaritae
Forest BatisBatis mixta
Dark BatisBatis crypta
Cape BatisBatis capensis
Woodwards' BatisBatis fratrum
Chinspot BatisBatis molitor
Senegal BatisBatis senegalensis
Grey-headed BatisBatis orientalis
Pale BatisBatis soror
Pririt BatisBatis pririt
Eastern Black-headed BatisBatis minor
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