Pygmy Batis
Tiny, insectivorous...found in the
northeast of Sub-Saharan Africa.
northeast of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Batis perkeo
(L 3.5-3.75")
Lake Bogoria
29Oct2014
Batis is a worm-eating bird
mentioned by Aristotle; perkeo may
refer to the small size of this bird
(Klemens Perkeo was a dwarf court-
jester).
mentioned by Aristotle; perkeo may
refer to the small size of this bird
(Klemens Perkeo was a dwarf court-
jester).
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