female; chestnut throat patch and breast band (South Africa; 2007-06-30)


Chinspot Batis
Batis molitor

Native Range: Africa

Notes: a widespread batis of woodlands in southeastern Africa; female has a chestnut throat patch and breast band whereas the male has no chestnut coloration but instead has a wide black band across the breast; a small and active shrike-like bird that ofte snaps its bill and wings.

female; male would have a black breast band (South Africa; 2007-06-30)
female; male would have no chestnut coloration (South Africa; 2007-06-30)