About the Short-tailed Batis
The forest batis or short-tailed batis is a species of bird in the wattle-eye family, Platysteiridae occurring in eastern Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wattle-eyes and Batises (Platysteiridae) |
| Species | Batis mixta |
| Species Codes | shtbat1, FOBA, STBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Short-tailed Batis belong to?
The Short-tailed Batis (Batis mixta) belongs to the Wattle-eyes and Batises family (Platysteiridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Short-tailed Batis?
The forest batis or short-tailed batis is a species of bird in the wattle-eye family, Platysteiridae occurring in eastern Africa....
Where can I report a Short-tailed Batis sighting?
You can log sightings of Short-tailed Batis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shtbat1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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Species in Family
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