About the Gray-headed Batis
The grey-headed batis is a species of bird in the wattle-eyes family, Platysteiridae, it was previously classified with the Old World flycatchers in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in eastern and central Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wattle-eyes and Batises (Platysteiridae) |
| Species | Batis orientalis |
| Species Codes | gyhbat1, GHBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-headed Batis belong to?
The Gray-headed Batis (Batis orientalis) belongs to the Wattle-eyes and Batises family (Platysteiridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Gray-headed Batis?
The grey-headed batis is a species of bird in the wattle-eyes family, Platysteiridae, it was previously classified with the Old World flycatchers in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in eastern and central Africa....
Where can I report a Gray-headed Batis sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-headed Batis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gyhbat1, or on iNaturalist.
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