Black-throated Wattle-eye
Platysteira peltata
The Black-throated Wattle-eye (Platysteira peltata) is a rare wattle-eyes and batis found in 14 countries, weighing about 14 g. The black-throated wattle-eye is a species of bird in the family Platysteiridae.
About the Black-throated Wattle-eye
The black-throated wattle-eye is a species of bird in the family Platysteiridae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Black-throated Wattle-eye can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Black-throated Wattle-eye look like?
- The black-throated wattle-eye is a species of bird in the family Platysteiridae.
- How big is a Black-throated Wattle-eye?
- The Black-throated Wattle-eye is a tiny sized bird weighing about 14 g.
- Where can you see a Black-throated Wattle-eye?
- The Black-throated Wattle-eye occurs in 14 countries, including South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Zambia.
- What birds look similar to a Black-throated Wattle-eye?
- The Black-throated Wattle-eye is most easily confused with the Jameson's Wattle-eye, the Red-cheeked Wattle-eye and the Yellow-bellied Wattle-eye.
- Is the Black-throated Wattle-eye endangered?
- The Black-throated Wattle-eye is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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