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)
3 Verified sightings at Kaziranga National Park From 2019 to 2026
979 Verified sightings across all 8 parks From 2019 to 2026
🌅 Crepuscular When it's spotted at dawn and dusk
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 Kaziranga National Park
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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 |