Eastern Black-headed Batis

Mystery Bird: Eastern Black-headed Batis, Batis minor

grrlscientist | March 7, 2010

tags: Eastern Black-headed Batis, Black-headed Batis, Batis minor, birds, mystery bird, bird ID quiz [Mystery bird] Eastern Black-headed Batis, also known as the Black-headed Batis, Batis minor, photographed at the Pangani River Camp, Tanzania, Africa. [I will identify this bird for you in 48 hours] Image: Dan Logen, January 2010 [larger view]. Nikon D300s, 600 mm lens, ISO 1000, 1/160 sec, f/5.6 -0.3 exposure compensation. Please name at least one field mark that supports your identification. Review all mystery birds to date.

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