Bornean Shortwing
NameBornean Shortwing
Common NameBornean Shortwing
Scientific NameBrachypteryx hyperythra
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males are largely dark blue-grey, appearing almost blackish on the head and back, with slightly paler grey underparts. Females have rufous-brown upperparts and a paler rufous-orange belly. The bird in the image is a male.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a series of high-pitched, thin, whistling notes, often described as a 'seep-seep-seep' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee', which can be surprisingly loud for its size.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Borneo, found in montane regions typically at elevations above 900 meters.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size with a short tail, Dark blue-grey plumage (male), Rufous-brown plumage (female), Ground-dwelling behavior in dense undergrowth, High-pitched whistling call
Description
The Bornean Shortwing is a small, shy, ground-dwelling bird endemic to the montane forests of Borneo. Males are characterized by their dark blue-grey plumage, while females are rufous-brown. It typically forages in dense undergrowth for invertebrates.
