About the Taiwan Shortwing
The Taiwan shortwing is a species of chat. This species is now classified in the family Muscicapidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Brachypteryx goodfellowi |
| Species Codes | whbsho6, TASH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Taiwan Shortwing belong to?
The Taiwan Shortwing (Brachypteryx goodfellowi) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Taiwan Shortwing?
The Taiwan shortwing is a species of chat. This species is now classified in the family Muscicapidae....
Where can I report a Taiwan Shortwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Taiwan Shortwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whbsho6, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
353
Species in Family
57
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