Taiwan Shortwing
Brachypteryx goodfellowi
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 goodfellowi (Taiwan Shortwing)
About the Taiwan Shortwing
The Taiwan shortwing (Brachypteryx goodfellowi) is a species of chat. This species is now classified in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to Taiwan. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is a shy skulker, preferring to be on or near the ground, in the depths of dark vegetation, where it feeds on small insects, larvae, berries, seeds, sprouts and new buds of plants. The nest consists of moss and grass stems, placed in a dense shrub. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Taiwan Shortwing in Taroko 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 | Taroko National Park | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Taiwan Shortwing in Taroko National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Taiwan Shortwing sighting in Taroko National Park, based on 262 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Taiwan Shortwing in Taroko National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Taiwan Shortwing in Taroko National Park in our monthly data.