The Angola batis is a species of bird in the family Platysteiridae. It is found in western central Africa.
Region
Western Central Africa
Typical Environment
Occurs primarily in Angola with reach into adjacent southwestern parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It favors dry to moist broadleaf woodlands, especially miombo and other Brachystegia–Julbernardia woodlands, as well as thickets, gallery forest margins, and secondary growth. Often found along woodland edges and lightly wooded savannas where it can forage by short sallies between perches. It tends to avoid dense interior forest and very open treeless habitats.
Altitude Range
200–1800 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
The Angola batis is a small flycatcher-like songbird in the wattle-eye family Platysteiridae, typically seen in pairs flitting through woodland edges. Males show a bold black breast band while females have a warm rufous band, a common pattern among batis species. It hunts by sallying from low to mid-level perches to snatch insects from foliage or in short aerial chases.
Temperament
social and active
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats
Social Behavior
Usually encountered in territorial pairs or small family groups, occasionally joining mixed-species flocks while foraging. Nests are neat cup-shaped structures placed on horizontal forks, bound with spider silk and camouflaged with lichens. Both sexes participate in territory defense and care for young.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
A series of clear, high-pitched whistles and short trills delivered from a perch, often in duet between partners. Calls include sharp ticks and soft chups used to maintain contact while foraging.
