Javan Shortwing
NameJavan Shortwing
Common NameJavan Shortwing
Scientific NameBrachypteryx hyperythra
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsMales have dark blue-grey upperparts, head, and breast, with a prominent white supercilium extending from the bill to behind the eye. The flanks and belly are a rich rufous-chestnut. Females are similar but generally duller, with brownish-grey upperparts and a less distinct supercilium.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of high-pitched, clear, whistled notes, often described as a trill or a rapid succession of 'tsee-tsee-tsee' sounds. It also produces soft 'chip' calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Java, Indonesia, where it is found in high-altitude montane forests, typically above 1,000 meters.
Identifying Featuresdark blue-grey upperparts, rufous underparts, prominent white supercilium, small size, ground-dwelling behavior
Description
A small, secretive, ground-dwelling bird endemic to the montane forests of Java. It is characterized by its dark blue-grey upperparts, rufous underparts, and a distinctive white supercilium. This species typically forages in dense undergrowth for insects.
