Lesser Shortwing

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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).

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