About the Banded Wattle-eye
The banded wattle-eye is a species of bird in the family Platysteiridae. It is endemic to the Bamenda Highlands in western Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. In particular, it likely prefers low-altitude forests with more bare ground and denser undergrowth cover.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wattle-eyes and Batises (Platysteiridae) |
| Species | Platysteira laticincta |
| Species Codes | baweye1, BWEY, BAWE |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Banded Wattle-eye belong to?
The Banded Wattle-eye (Platysteira laticincta) belongs to the Wattle-eyes and Batises family (Platysteiridae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Banded Wattle-eye?
The Banded Wattle-eye is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Banded Wattle-eye?
The banded wattle-eye is a species of bird in the family Platysteiridae. It is endemic to the Bamenda Highlands in western Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. In particular, it likely prefers low-altitude forests with more bare ground and denser undergrowt...
Where can I report a Banded Wattle-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Banded Wattle-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code baweye1, or on iNaturalist.
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