Data Zone
Justification of Red List category
This species has a restricted range, and is experiencing a continuing decline in habitat quality due to ongoing habitat loss and degradation. It is therefore classified as Near Threatened.
Population justification
The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is described as common (del Hoyo et al. 2006).
Trend justification
The population is suspected to be declining as a result of the loss of coastal forest in Tanzania (Kashiagili et al. 2013). Based on remote sensing data from Global Forest Watch (2021) the rate of decline is likely to be <20% over three generations (10.8 years [Bird et al. 2020]).
This species is found in south-east Tanzania, in the Mikindani and Lindi area (Louette 2020).
This species inhabits coastal lowland forest, and is thought to feed on insects (Louette 2020).
Lowland forest of Tanzania is threatened by habitat clearance for agriculture (Kashiagili et al. 2013).
Conservation and Research Actions Underway
No conservation actions are known for this species.
Conservation and Research Actions Proposed
Calculate a population estimate. Monitor the population trend.
Text account compilers
Clark, J.
Contributors
Butchart, S., Ekstrom, J. & Westrip, J.R.S.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Reichenow's Batis Batis reichenowi. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/reichenows-batis-batis-reichenowi on 01/12/2024.
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 01/12/2024.