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Philippine Shortwing
Brachypteryx poliogyna Ogilvie-Grant, 1895
18 gWeight
The Philippine shortwing (Brachypteryx poliogyna) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines
Philippine Shortwing has been recorded at 13 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Lake HolonPhilippines287 records
- Mt. Tagubud, New BataanPhilippines282 records
- Mt. PolisPhilippines170 records
More places
- Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Mid-level TrailsPhilippines112 records
- Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Del Monte LodgePhilippines112 records
- Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – SumilaoPhilippines67 records
- Mt. Talomo – 1200masl, Davao CityPhilippines57 records
- Jariel's Peak – Restaurant, Bgy. Magsaysay, InfantaPhilippines37 records
- Brgy. Kuden, Senator Ninoy AquinoPhilippines36 records
- Eden Nature Park and Resort, Toril, Davao CityPhilippines12 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Philippine shortwing (Brachypteryx poliogyna) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Philippines where it favours montane forest. It was once conspecific with the White-browed Shortwing.
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Questions
How big is the Philippine Shortwing?
The Philippine Shortwing weighs around 18 g.
Where does the Philippine Shortwing live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: Philippines. It is most often recorded in Philippines.
When is the best time to see the Philippine Shortwing?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Philippine Shortwing endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Philippine Shortwing as Least Concern.
What does the Philippine Shortwing eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Philippine Shortwing in?
It belongs to the family Chats, Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 18 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 64 mm
- Tail
- 55 mm
- Bill
- 16 mm
- Tarsus
- 31 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: Philippines
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Chats, Old World Flycatchers Muscicapidae
- Genus
- Brachypteryx
Other birds in the genus Brachypteryx
Himalayan ShortwingBrachypteryx cruralis
Chinese ShortwingBrachypteryx sinensis
Taiwan ShortwingBrachypteryx goodfellowi
Rusty-bellied ShortwingBrachypteryx hyperythra
Lesser ShortwingBrachypteryx leucophris
Bornean ShortwingBrachypteryx erythrogyna
Sumatran ShortwingBrachypteryx saturata
Javan ShortwingBrachypteryx montana
Flores ShortwingBrachypteryx floris
White-tailed AletheAlethe diademata
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