Lesser Shortwing
Lesser Shortwing (<em>Brachypteryx leucophris</em>) is a species of Chats, Old World Flycatchers (<em>Muscicapidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Lesser Shortwing (Brachypteryx leucophris) is a species of Chats, Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Brachypteryx; binomial: Brachypteryx leucophris; authority: (Temminck, 1828).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region and Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Correct spelling to leucophris based on the original description (H&M corrigenda 8).
