About the Cape Batis
The Cape batis is a small, stout insect-eating passerine bird in the wattle-eye family. It is endemic to the Afromontane forests of southern Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wattle-eyes and Batises (Platysteiridae) |
| Species | Batis capensis |
| Species Codes | capbat10, CABA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cape Batis belong to?
The Cape Batis (Batis capensis) belongs to the Wattle-eyes and Batises family (Platysteiridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cape Batis?
The Cape batis is a small, stout insect-eating passerine bird in the wattle-eye family. It is endemic to the Afromontane forests of southern Africa....
Where can I report a Cape Batis sighting?
You can log sightings of Cape Batis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code capbat10, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Wattle-eyes and Batises 32 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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Species in Family
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