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Chinspot Batis
Batis molitor
- Worldwide
- 2,236 observations
- Group
- Birds
About
The chinspot batis (Batis molitor) is a small songbird of the genus Batis in the family Platysteiridae which is a common and widespread species in the woodlands of southern Africa from the Eastern Cape north to 3°N in southern Kenya and Gabon. It forms a superspecies with other rather similar members of the genus Batis.
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Recent sightings near Nairobi
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Sep 7, 2026Kajiado, Kajiado, KEObserver: laurariView observation from Sep 7, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 23, 2026PMW6+HM2, Rungiri, KenyaObserver: lmartinezinigoView observation from Aug 23, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Apr 30, 2026Muthaiga, Nairobi, KeniaObserver: Sam Ver EeckeView observation from Apr 30, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Apr 10, 2026National Park, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Forest Botial-JarvisView observation from Apr 10, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Apr 8, 2026Jamhuri, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: danielwebbwildlifeView observation from Apr 8, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jan 6, 2026Mugumoini, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: dicksonmunkaView observation from Jan 6, 2026 on iNaturalist