Species of Thailand
Lesser shortwing
Brachypteryx leucophris
Coenraad Jacob Temminck, 1828
In Thai: นกปีกสั้นเล็ก
The lesser shortwing (Brachypteryx leucophris) is a species of chat. This species is now classified in the family Muscicapidae.
It is found in south-eastern Asia, Sumatra, Java and the Lesser Sundas. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Category / Seasonal Status
BCST Category: Recorded in an apparently wild state within the last 50 years
BCST Seasonal status: Resident or presumed resident
Scientific classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Muscicapidae
- Genus
- Brachypteryx
- Species
- Brachypteryx leucophris
Common names
- Thai: นกปีกสั้นเล็ก
Synonyms
- Brachypteryx leucophris, Josep del Hoyo et al. (2005)
- Brachypteryx leucophrys, Coenraad Jacob Temminck (1827)
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN3.1)
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Range Map
- Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary
- Doi Inthanon National Park
- Doi Lang
- Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park
- Doi Phu Kha National Park
- Doi Suthep - Pui National Park
- Erawan National Park
- Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary
- Khao Luang National Park
- Khao Soi Dao Wildlife Sanctuary
- Mae Wong National Park
- Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai
- Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park
- Phu Kradueng National Park