About the Rusty-bellied Shortwing
The rusty-bellied shortwing is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Yunnan, Northeast India and far northern Myanmar.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Brachypteryx hyperythra |
| Species Codes | rubsho1, RBSH |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rusty-bellied Shortwing belong to?
The Rusty-bellied Shortwing (Brachypteryx hyperythra) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Rusty-bellied Shortwing?
The Rusty-bellied Shortwing is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Rusty-bellied Shortwing?
The rusty-bellied shortwing is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Yunnan, Northeast India and far northern Myanmar....
Where can I report a Rusty-bellied Shortwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Rusty-bellied Shortwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rubsho1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Old World Flycatchers 353 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
353
Species in Family
9
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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