Lesser Shortwing
A species of Typical Shortwings Scientific name : Brachypteryx leucophris Genus : Typical Shortwings
Lesser Shortwing, A species of Typical Shortwings
Botanical name: Brachypteryx leucophris
Genus: Typical Shortwings
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Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING 
Description
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. 
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Lesser Shortwing primarily feeds on insects, snails, slugs, grubs, and beetle pupae. This diet reflects specialized foraging habits, adapted to achieve a varied nutrient intake.
Habitat
The habitat of lesser Shortwing primarily consists of dense, damp undergrowth in humid broadleaf forests and secondary growths, often near water sources like streams and ravines. They are also found on hillsides and ridge tops. These birds tend to breed in environments that include dense vegetation, such as dwarf bamboo thickets, particularly in Vietnam. During the winter, lesser Shortwing shifts to scrubbier and grassier areas.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world flycatchers Genus
Typical Shortwings Species
Lesser Shortwing 
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