Data Zone
Taxonomic source(s)
del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A., Fishpool, L.D.C., Boesman, P. and Kirwan, G.M. 2016. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Volume 2: Passerines. Lynx Edicions and BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.
| Critically Endangered | Endangered | Vulnerable |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| Year | Category | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Least Concern | |
| 2016 | Least Concern | |
| 2012 | Least Concern | |
| 2009 | Least Concern | |
| 2008 | Least Concern | |
| 2004 | Least Concern | |
| 2000 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1994 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1988 | Lower Risk/Least Concern |
| Migratory status | not a migrant | Forest dependency | does not normally occur in forest |
| Land-mass type | Average mass | 10 g |
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence (breeding/resident) | 1,360,000 km2 | medium |
| Severely fragmented? | no | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | unknown | - | - | - |
| Population trend | stable | - | suspected | - |
| Generation length | 3.36 years | - | - | - |
Population justification: The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is reported to be uncommon to common (Urban et al. 1997). The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence for any declines or substantial threats.
Trend justification: The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence for any declines or substantial threats.
| Country/Territory | Presence | Origin | Resident | Breeding visitor | Non-breeding visitor | Passage migrant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | extant | native | yes | |||
| Malawi | extant | native | yes | |||
| Mozambique | extant | native | yes | |||
| Tanzania | extant | native | yes | |||
| Zimbabwe | extant | native | yes |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| Kenya | Arabuko-Sokoke Forest |
| Kenya | Dakatcha Woodland |
| Kenya | Lower Tana River Forests |
| Kenya | Tana River Delta |
| Malawi | Liwonde Hills Forest Reserve |
| Malawi | Liwonde National Park |
| Malawi | Mangochi Mountain Forest Reserve |
| Malawi | Mount Mulanje Forest Reserve |
| Malawi | Namizimu Forest Reserve |
| Malawi | Soche Mountain Forest Reserve |
| Mozambique | Gorongosa Mountain and National Park |
| Mozambique | Netia |
| Mozambique | Pomene |
| Mozambique | Primeiras and Segundas Environmental Protection Area (APAIPS) |
| Mozambique | Zambezi River Delta |
| Tanzania | East Usambara Mountains |
| Tanzania | Kilwa District Coastal Forests |
| Tanzania | Kisarawe District Coastal Forests |
| Tanzania | Lindi District Coastal Forests |
| Tanzania | Rufiji District Coastal Forests |
| Tanzania | Selous Game Reserve |
| Zimbabwe | Chimanimani Mountains (Zimbabwe) |
| Zimbabwe | Haroni - Rusitu junction and Botanical Reserves |
| Zimbabwe | Nyanga lowlands/Honde valley |
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Arable Land | suitable | resident |
| Savanna | Dry | major | resident |
| Shrubland | Subtropical/Tropical Dry | suitable | resident |
| Altitude | 0 - 1550 m | Occasional altitudinal limits |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: East Coast Batis Batis soror. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/east-coast-batis-batis-soror on 22/11/2024.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2024) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/search on 22/11/2024.