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 Kerinci Seblat 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 |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Lesser Shortwing in Kerinci Seblat National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Lesser Shortwing sighting in Kerinci Seblat National Park, based on 196 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Lesser Shortwing in Kerinci Seblat National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Lesser Shortwing in Kerinci Seblat National Park in our monthly data.