Short-tailed Batis
Short-tailed Batis
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The Forest Batis is a small, active bird of African forests, known for its energetic foraging. Males have a black mask, white supercilium, and a rufous breast band, while females have more extensive rufous.
Where to spot
Widespread across East and Southern Africa, from Kenya and Uganda south to South Africa. Inhabits evergreen forests, woodlands, and dense thickets.
How to spot
Search the mid-story and canopy of dense forests. Look for the black mask and rufous breast band (male) or more rufous underparts (female). Listen for their sharp, often repeated 'chip-chip' or 'dzit-dzit' calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Active throughout the day, often foraging in the mid-story.
Where to spot
Widespread across East and Southern Africa, from Kenya and Uganda south to South Africa. Inhabits evergreen forests, woodlands, and dense thickets.
How to spot
Search the mid-story and canopy of dense forests. Look for the black mask and rufous breast band (male) or more rufous underparts (female). Listen for their sharp, often repeated 'chip-chip' or 'dzit-dzit' calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Active throughout the day, often foraging in the mid-story.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Like other batises, the Forest Batis has stiff bristles around its bill, which act like a net to help capture flying insects, similar to a flycatcher.
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