Lesser Shortwing
Brachypteryx leucophris
Silhouette: Martin Bulla, based on François Desbordes' illustration · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMuscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers, Robins, and Chats)
- GenusBrachypteryx (Typical Shortwings)
- SpeciesBrachypteryx leucophris (Lesser Shortwing)
About the Lesser Shortwing
The lesser shortwing (Brachypteryx leucophris) is a species of chat. This species is now classified in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in south-eastern Asia, Sumatra, Java and the Lesser Sundas. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Lesser Shortwing in Doi Inthanon National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Doi Inthanon National Park
White-browed Shortwing
Brachypteryx montana
Blue Whistling-Thrush
Myophonus caeruleus
Large Niltava
Niltava grandis
Oriental Magpie-Robin
Copsychus saularis
Taiga Flycatcher
Ficedula albicilla
Verditer Flycatcher
Eumyias thalassinus
Snowy-browed Flycatcher
Ficedula hyperythra
Little Pied Flycatcher
Ficedula westermanni
White-capped Redstart
Chaimarrornis leucocephalus
Hill Blue Flycatcher
Cyornis whitei
Pied Bushchat
Saxicola caprata
Slaty-backed Flycatcher
Ficedula erithacus
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 2 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 3 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Cuc Phuong National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 5 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 6 | Manas National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 7 | Kaziranga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 8 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Lesser Shortwing in Doi Inthanon National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Lesser Shortwing sighting in Doi Inthanon National Park, based on 480 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Lesser Shortwing in Doi Inthanon National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Lesser Shortwing in Doi Inthanon National Park in our monthly data.