About the Chinspot Batis
The chinspot batis is a small songbird of the genus Batis in the family Platysteiridae which is a common and widespread species in the woodlands of southern Africa from the Eastern Cape north to 3°N in southern Kenya and Gabon. It forms a superspecies with other rather similar members of the genus Batis.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wattle-eyes and Batises (Platysteiridae) |
| Species | Batis molitor |
| Species Codes | chibat1, CSBA, CHBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chinspot Batis belong to?
The Chinspot Batis (Batis molitor) belongs to the Wattle-eyes and Batises family (Platysteiridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chinspot Batis?
The chinspot batis is a small songbird of the genus Batis in the family Platysteiridae which is a common and widespread species in the woodlands of southern Africa from the Eastern Cape north to 3°N in southern Kenya and Gabon. It forms a superspecies with other rather similar members of the genus B...
Where can I report a Chinspot Batis sighting?
You can log sightings of Chinspot Batis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chibat1, or on iNaturalist.
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