Lesser Shortwing
- Scientific name
- Brachypteryx leucophris
- Family
- Muscicapidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Short
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Why it matters
The Lesser Shortwing is a shy, ground-dwelling bird known for its secretive behavior and distinctively short, rounded wings suited for navigating dense forest undergrowth. Its melodious, complex song is often heard in the highlands of Southeast Asia, though the bird itself remains famously difficult for observers to spot in its natural habitat.
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