Least ConcernLegendaryEndemicInvertebratesForestSmall · 18 g
About the Sumatran Shortwing
The Sumatran shortwing is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the island of Sumatra in western Indonesia where it favours montane forest.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in July · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Flores ShortwingBrachypteryx florisThe Flores shortwing is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae.
Chinese ShortwingBrachypteryx sinensisThe Chinese shortwing is a species of chat.
Rusty-bellied ShortwingBrachypteryx hyperythraThe rusty-bellied shortwing is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
Chinese ShortwingBrachypteryx sinensisThe Chinese shortwing is a species of chat.
Rusty-bellied ShortwingBrachypteryx hyperythraThe rusty-bellied shortwing is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
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