About the Fernando Po Batis
The Fernando Pó batis, also known as the Bioko batis, is a species of bird in the family Platysteiridae. It is endemic to the island of Bioko in Equatorial Guinea.
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The Fernando Pó batis is small, restless flycatcher type bird with a mainly black and white plumage. The head and mantle are glossy blue-black with a small white loral spot, occasionally extending back to create a narrow supercilium. The back is blackish grey with small white spots on the rump and lower back. The wings are black with a white stripe, the tail is black with narrow white lines on the outer tail. The male has white underparts with a black breast band. Females are similar to males but are duller above with a chestnut rather than black breast band.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in November · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Ituri BatisBatis ituriensisThe Ituri batis is a very small black and white bird, like a small shrike or old world flycatcher which is white below with a broad black breast band, a black head with a conspicuous white loral spot in front of a bright yellow eye.
Angola BatisBatis minullaThe Angola batis is a small pied songbird with a rather dumpy appearance and a restless nature.
Dark BatisBatis cryptaThe dark batis is about 10 cm (3.9 in) in length and weighs 10–15 g (0.35–0.53 oz).
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