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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Muscicapidae

Himalayan Shortwing

Brachypteryx cruralis

Himalayan Shortwing · BirdGacha

9180 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
17.7 gEstimated traits
Diet
InvertebratesEstimated traits
Migration
ResidentEstimated traits

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 96

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 96).

DEF 65

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 65).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Oriental: Central Himalayas and Myanmar to South-central & Southern China & Northwestern Thailand and Northern Indochina Habitat: Forest & Woodland

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Brachypteryx cruralis

Which family does it belong to?

Chats, Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae)

Where is it found?

Oriental: Central Himalayas and Myanmar to South-central & Southern China & Northwestern Thailand and Northern Indochina

Sources & credits

📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia

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