Gould's Shortwing
A species of Gould'S Shortwing Scientific name : Heteroxenicus stellatus Genus : Gould'S Shortwing
Gould's Shortwing, A species of Gould'S Shortwing
Botanical name: Heteroxenicus stellatus
Genus: Gould'S Shortwing
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Description
Photo By Arnab Pal 
Description
Gould's shortwing is 12–13 cm (4.7–5.1 in) in length with a weight of 19–23 g (0.67–0.81 oz). It is chestnut coloured above and dark grey below with small white spots or stars on its belly. It has long brown legs and a black bill. The sexes are similar. Nothing is known about the nest or the eggs. 
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
Gould's Shortwing primarily consumes insects and seeds, with a diet catered to ground foraging. Unique adaptations enable efficient terrestrial feeding.
Habitat
The gould's Shortwing typically inhabits regions characterized by rocky scree landscapes above the tree-line, transitioning to wooded valleys and dense underbrush consisting of dwarf rhododendron, bamboo, fir, and juniper during the winter. It prefers areas abundant with moss and ferns, generally found in high-altitude ecosystems of the Himalayas and comparable mountain ranges.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Arnab Pal 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world flycatchers Genus
Gould'S Shortwing Species
Gould's Shortwing 
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