About the Philippine Shortwing
The Philippine shortwing is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Philippines where it favours montane forest. It was once conspecific with the White-browed Shortwing.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Brachypteryx poliogyna |
| Species Codes | whbsho7, PHSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Philippine Shortwing belong to?
The Philippine Shortwing (Brachypteryx poliogyna) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Philippine Shortwing?
The Philippine shortwing is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Philippines where it favours montane forest. It was once conspecific with the White-browed Shortwing....
Where can I report a Philippine Shortwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Philippine Shortwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whbsho7, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
353
Species in Family
18
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