Pririt batis

Introduction: Pririt batises (Batis pririt) inhabit semi-arid woodland and along wooded watercourses singly, in pairs or in small family groups. 'Batis parliaments' are formed when a number of individuals of the same sex form, calling excitedly, 'wing-frapping' and bill-snapping.

Distribution: From Epupa Falls south to Etosha National Park extending throughout the country to Fish River Canyon and the Orange River.

Diet: Forages in trees and hawks flying insects. Eats insectivores. No other available data.

Description: Plumage mainly grey and white and black.

Breeding: A cup shaped nest built of fine grass is bound with spider web and made by both sexes. Females usually lay 2 eggs between July and May and incubated for around 17 days.

Size: 12cm.

Weight: 12g