About the Gould's Shortwing
Gould's shortwing is a small species of passerine bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in the Himalayas, Yunnan and northern parts of Myanmar and Vietnam. It breeds in the eastern Himalayas in rocky areas above the tree-line and winters at lower altitude in wooded valleys.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Heteroxenicus stellatus |
| Species Codes | gousho1, GOSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gould's Shortwing belong to?
The Gould's Shortwing (Heteroxenicus stellatus) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Gould's Shortwing?
Gould's shortwing is a small species of passerine bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in the Himalayas, Yunnan and northern parts of Myanmar and Vietnam. It breeds in the eastern Himalayas in rocky areas above the tree-line and winters at lower altitude in wooded valleys....
Where can I report a Gould's Shortwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Gould's Shortwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gousho1, or on iNaturalist.
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