Angola Batis

Angola Batis

Batis minulla

Least Concern
Wingspan
10.6 cm
Weight
9.9 g
Family
Platysteiridae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Angola Batis is a tiny flycatcher-like bird of the Platysteiridae family with a 10.6 cm wingspan, weighing just 9.9 grams. It inhabits woodland and forest edge habitats in Angola and neighboring regions. It forages actively for insects in the canopy and mid-story.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 10.6 cm 4.2 in
Weight 9.9 g 0.35 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP.

Clutch Size

2

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Platysteiridae
Genus Batis
Species Batis minulla

Distribution

Angola Batis has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Angola Batis endangered?
The Angola Batis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Angola Batis nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Angola Batis?
The Angola Batis has a wingspan of 10.6 cm, weight of 9.9 g.
What order and family does the Angola Batis belong to?
The Angola Batis (Batis minulla) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Platysteiridae.

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