About the Chestnut Wattle-eye
The chestnut wattle-eye is a species of bird in the family Platysteiridae. It is widespread across Central Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical swamps, and moist savanna. It is often found on cocoa farms.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wattle-eyes and Batises (Platysteiridae) |
| Species | Dyaphorophyia castanea |
| Species Codes | chweye1, CHWE, CWEY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut Wattle-eye belong to?
The Chestnut Wattle-eye (Dyaphorophyia castanea) belongs to the Wattle-eyes and Batises family (Platysteiridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut Wattle-eye?
The chestnut wattle-eye is a species of bird in the family Platysteiridae. It is widespread across Central Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical swamps, and moist savanna. It is often found on cocoa farms....
Where can I report a Chestnut Wattle-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut Wattle-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chweye1, or on iNaturalist.
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