About the Black-necked Wattle-eye
The black-necked wattle-eye is a species of bird in the family Platysteiridae. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical swamps, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wattle-eyes and Batises (Platysteiridae) |
| Species | Platysteira chalybea |
| Species Codes | bnweye1, BNWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-necked Wattle-eye belong to?
The Black-necked Wattle-eye (Platysteira chalybea) belongs to the Wattle-eyes and Batises family (Platysteiridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-necked Wattle-eye?
The black-necked wattle-eye is a species of bird in the family Platysteiridae. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical swamps, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest....
Where can I report a Black-necked Wattle-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-necked Wattle-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bnweye1, or on iNaturalist.
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