Banded Wattle-eye vs Black-throated Wattle-eye
Platysteira laticincta compared with Platysteira peltata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Banded Wattle-eye | Black-throated Wattle-eye |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platysteira laticincta | Platysteira peltata |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Platysteiridae | Platysteiridae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.3 cm (5.2 in) | 13.0 cm (5.1 in) |
| Weight | 13.2 g (0.47 oz) | 14.3 g (0.50 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Banded Wattle-eye
Least Concern
Black-throated Wattle-eye
About These Birds
Banded Wattle-eye
The Banded Wattle-eye is an Endangered flycatcher of the family Platysteiridae endemic to the Bamenda Highlands of Cameroon. Weighing about 13.2g with a wingspan of 13.3cm, it has a bold black breast band and distinctive red eye wattles. Its extremely restricted range and ongoing habitat loss threaten its survival.