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Western Black-headed Batis
Batis erlangeri Neumann, 1907
12 gWeight
The western black-headed batis (Batis erlangeri) or Von Erlanger's batis, is a species of passerine bird in the wattle-eye family Platysteiridae.
Busiest months: November · Most records: Ethiopia, Uganda, Cameroon
Where and when it's recorded
Western Black-headed Batis has been recorded at 67 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 11 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Hara Langano LodgeEthiopia142 records
- Queen Elizabeth II NPUganda59 records
- Bishangari LodgeEthiopia58 records
More places
- Lake Awassa – United Africa Shebelle Hotel areaEthiopia58 records
- Queen Elizabeth II NP – Kasenyi TrackUganda56 records
- Murchison Falls NP – North sideUganda55 records
- Gibe GorgeEthiopia50 records
- Lake Ziway – southwestern shoreEthiopia49 records
- Lake Langano – Simbo LodgeEthiopia48 records
- Lake AwassaEthiopia44 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 western black-headed batis (Batis erlangeri) or Von Erlanger's batis, is a species of passerine bird in the wattle-eye family Platysteiridae. It is found over an extensive area of central Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and moist savanna.
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Questions
How big is the Western Black-headed Batis?
The Western Black-headed Batis weighs around 12 g.
Where does the Western Black-headed Batis live?
Its breeding range: Africa: Ethiopian plateau and Somalia west to Cameroon and Angola. It is most often recorded in Ethiopia, Uganda and Cameroon.
When is the best time to see the Western Black-headed Batis?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Western Black-headed Batis endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Western Black-headed Batis as Least Concern.
What does the Western Black-headed Batis eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Western Black-headed Batis in?
It belongs to the family Wattle-eyes, Batises (Platysteiridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 12 g
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 59 mm
- Tail
- 43 mm
- Bill
- 16 mm
- Tarsus
- 17 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: Ethiopian plateau and Somalia west to Cameroon and Angola
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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