Malawi Batis
Batis dimorpha
Malawi Batis (Batis dimorpha) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Malawi Batis (Batis dimorpha) is a member of the Platysteiridae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 11.7 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Platysteiridae Wattle-eyes, Batises
- Genus Batis
- Species dimorpha
Quick facts
- Weight
- 11.7 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Platysteiridae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Malawi Batis is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Malawi Batis is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Malawi Batis (Batis dimorpha) belongs to the Platysteiridae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF Malawi, e Zambia and n Mozambique.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 11.7 g, with a wing length of about 5.7 cm and a tail of around 4.5 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 73,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Malawi Batis?
The Malawi Batis is a very small bird that weighs around 11.7 g.
Where does the Malawi Batis live?
The Malawi Batis is found across Africa with a range covering AF Malawi, e Zambia and n Mozambique, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Malawi Batis belong to?
The Malawi Batis (Batis dimorpha) belongs to the Platysteiridae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Malawi Batis eat?
The Malawi Batis is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Malawi Batis migrate?
The Malawi Batis is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Malawi Batis endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
How large is the Malawi Batis's range?
The Malawi Batis has a mapped global range of about 73,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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