Black-throated Wattle-eye
Platysteira peltata
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Platysteiridae
Black-throated Wattle-eye.
B
Platysteira peltata
Category
birds
Family
Platysteiridae
Size
Body mass: approximately 13.7 g (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding black-throated wattle-eye in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 80%, understorey foraging 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 100%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
Malawi
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.