C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Muscicapidae

Philippine Shortwing

Brachypteryx poliogyna

CIOC 9326

Philippine Shortwing

Brachypteryx poliogyna

Passeriformes · Muscicapidae

Philippine Shortwing (Brachypteryx poliogyna).

ATK69

DEF46

9185 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass: 17.68 gEstimated traits
Diet: InvertebratesEstimated traits
Migration: ResidentEstimated traits

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 69

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 69).

DEF 46

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 46).

* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.

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

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Oriental: Philippines Habitat: Forest & Woodland

7 · Subspecies & regional ranges

Brachypteryx poliogyna poliogyna
montane n Luzon (n Philippines)
Brachypteryx poliogyna andersoni
montane s Luzon (n Philippines)
Brachypteryx poliogyna mindorensis
montane Mindoro (nw Philippines)
Brachypteryx poliogyna sillimani
montane Palawan (sw Philippines)
Brachypteryx poliogyna brunneiceps
montane Negros and Panay (wc Philippines)
Brachypteryx poliogyna malindangensis
Mt. Malindang (Zamboanga Pen., Mindanao, s Philippines)
Brachypteryx poliogyna mindanensis
Mt. Apo, se Mindanao (s Philippines)