Brachypteryx montana cruralis (Blyth, 1843) is a animal in the Muscicapidae family, order Passeriformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Brachypteryx montana cruralis (Blyth, 1843)

Brachypteryx montana cruralis (Blyth, 1843)

Brachypteryx montana cruralis, the Javan shortwing, is a shy ground-feeding bird that nests in dense shrubs.

Family
Genus
Brachypteryx
Order
Passeriformes
Class
Aves

About Brachypteryx montana cruralis (Blyth, 1843)

This subspecies, scientifically named Brachypteryx montana cruralis (Blyth, 1843), is commonly known as the Javan shortwing. The Javan shortwing is a shy, secretive bird that stays close to the ground, deep within dark vegetation. It feeds on a varied diet of small insects, insect larvae, berries, seeds, plant sprouts, and new plant buds. It builds its nest from moss and grass stems, and places the nest inside a dense shrub.

Photo: (с) Carlos N. G. Bocos, все права защищены, загрузил Carlos N. G. Bocos

Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Aves Passeriformes Muscicapidae Brachypteryx

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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