Bornean Shortwing

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Bornean Shortwing (<em>Brachypteryx erythrogyna</em>) is a species of Chats, Old World Flycatchers (<em>Muscicapidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Bornean Shortwing (Brachypteryx erythrogyna) is a species of Chats, Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Brachypteryx; binomial: Brachypteryx erythrogyna; authority: Sharpe, 1888.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Bornean Shortwing Brachypteryx erythrogyna is split from the White-browed Shortwing B. montana s.l. species complex based on striking differences in female plumage and vocalizations (Allen 2020; Eaton et al. 2021; del Hoyo & Collar 2016, HBW/BirdLife).

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