About the Sumatran Shortwing
The Sumatran shortwing is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the island of Sumatra in western Indonesia where it favours montane forest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Brachypteryx saturata |
| Species Codes | whbsho9, SUSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sumatran Shortwing belong to?
The Sumatran Shortwing (Brachypteryx saturata) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sumatran Shortwing?
The Sumatran shortwing is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the island of Sumatra in western Indonesia where it favours montane forest....
Where can I report a Sumatran Shortwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Sumatran Shortwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whbsho9, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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