Black-spotted Bare-eye
NameBlack-spotted Bare-eye
Common NameBlack-spotted Bare-eye
Scientific NamePhyllanthus atripennis
FamilyPhyllanthidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsThis species has a black head, throat, and underparts. Its back and wings are brownish-olive with distinct black spots or streaks, giving it a scaled appearance. The undertail coverts are reddish-brown, and it possesses a dark, stout bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a variety of whistles, chattering notes, and harsh calls, often delivered in a rapid, complex sequence.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West and Central Africa, from Sierra Leone east through Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon, extending into the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Identifying Featuresprominent red bare skin around the eye, black head and underparts, brownish-olive back and wings with black spots/streaks, reddish-brown undertail coverts
Description
The Black-spotted Bare-eye is a medium-sized passerine bird characterized by its striking red bare skin around the eye. It typically forages in the undergrowth of forests, often in pairs or small groups, feeding on insects and fruits.
