About the Flores Shortwing
The Flores shortwing is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the island of Flores in the Lesser Sunda Islands where it favours montane forest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Brachypteryx floris |
| Species Codes | whbsho11, FLSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Flores Shortwing belong to?
The Flores Shortwing (Brachypteryx floris) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Flores Shortwing?
The Flores shortwing is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the island of Flores in the Lesser Sunda Islands where it favours montane forest....
Where can I report a Flores Shortwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Flores Shortwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whbsho11, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
353
Species in Family
5
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