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Lesser Shortwing

Brachypteryx leucophris · Muscicapidae · Passeriformes

Best monthsMar · Jul–Augmost records
Records4,516in 3 countries
Most seen inIndonesia3,180 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
Lesser Shortwing
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About

Lesser Shortwing in brief

The lesser shortwing (Brachypteryx leucophris) is a bird of the Muscicapidae family — species of bird.

Across the 3 countries we cover it has 4,516 published records, most of them from Indonesia, Vietnam and East Timor. It is recorded through much of the year, most often in March, July and August.

Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Indonesia3,180 records · best Aug, Jul
Vietnam1,256 records · best Mar, Jan
East Timor80 records · best Jul, Apr
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

Relatives

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