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Taiwan Shortwing (Brachypteryx goodfellowi)

Taiwan Shortwing

Brachypteryx goodfellowi

Least Concern

Overview

The Taiwan shortwing is a species of chat within the family Muscicapidae. It is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List and is endemic to Taiwan.

Habitat

This species is found exclusively in Taiwan, where it inhabits subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It prefers to remain on or near the ground within dark, dense vegetation.

Diet

The bird forages by skulking in deep cover to feed on small insects, larvae, berries, seeds, sprouts, and new plant buds. It constructs its nest from moss and grass stems situated in dense shrubs.

Did you know?

As a shy skulker, it prefers to remain hidden in the depths of dark vegetation rather than exposed areas. Its nesting material consists specifically of moss and grass stems placed within dense shrub cover.

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