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West African Batis
Batis occulta Lawson, 1984
9 gWeight
The West African batis (Batis occulta) is a species of bird in the family Platysteiridae.
Busiest months: March and November · Most records: Ghana, Cameroon, Central African Republic
Where and when it's recorded
West African Batis has been recorded at 33 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 8 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Kakum NP – CanopyGhana153 records
- Atewa Range – upland forest & ridgeGhana111 records
- Kakum National ParkGhana41 records
More places
- Kakum NP – Canopy Walkway & vicinityGhana40 records
- Ankasa NPGhana14 records
- Mt. KupeCameroon10 records
- Sangha LodgeCentral African Republic9 records
- Mt. Kupe – Max's trailCameroon8 records
- Taï National ParkCôte d’Ivoire7 records
- Atewa – farm scrub and degraded forestGhana7 records
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 West African batis (Batis occulta) is a species of bird in the family Platysteiridae.
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Questions
How big is the West African Batis?
The West African Batis weighs around 9 g.
Where does the West African Batis live?
Its breeding range: Africa: Sierra Leone to Gabon. It is most often recorded in Ghana, Cameroon and Central African Republic.
When is the best time to see the West African Batis?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March and November (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the West African Batis endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the West African Batis as Least Concern.
What does the West African Batis eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the West African Batis in?
It belongs to the family Wattle-eyes, Batises (Platysteiridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 9 g
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 49 mm
- Tail
- 33 mm
- Bill
- 12 mm
- Tarsus
- 13 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: Sierra Leone to Gabon
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
Malawi BatisBatis dimorpha
Cape BatisBatis capensis
Woodwards' BatisBatis fratrum
Chinspot BatisBatis molitor
Senegal BatisBatis senegalensis
Grey-headed BatisBatis orientalis
Pale BatisBatis soror
Pririt BatisBatis pririt
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