About the Gabon Batis
The Gabon batis or Verreaux's batis, is a species of small bird in the family Platysteiridae. It occurs in the humid forests of western Central Africa.
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The adult male has a velvety black head with a white loral spot and narrow supercilium, the head colour fades to blackish-grey on the hindcrown and is separated from the back by a white collar. The mantle and back are velvety-black with a mottled rump which has long, fluffy feathers. The wings are very black with a contrasting white wingstripe. The tail is black with white outer tail feathers. The underparts are white except for a glossy black breast band. The bill and legs are black and the eyes are golden yellow. Voice: The song is a series of high, evenly pitched thin short notes "pee-pee-pee-pee" which resembles a squeaky bicycle pump.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in July · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Dark BatisBatis cryptaThe dark batis is about 10 cm (3.9 in) in length and weighs 10–15 g (0.35–0.53 oz).
Angola BatisBatis minullaThe Angola batis is a small pied songbird with a rather dumpy appearance and a restless nature.
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