White-bellied Shortwing
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| White-bellied Shortwing | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation status | ||||||||||||||
| Scientific classification | ||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||
| Binomial name | ||||||||||||||
| Brachypteryx major (Jerdon, 1844) |
The White-bellied Shortwing (Brachypteryx major) is a species of bird in the Turdidae family. It is endemic to India. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
This species is sometimes[1] placed in the genus Myiomela; it is then known as Nilgiri Blue Robin.
[edit] References
- ^ Rasmussen, Pamela C. and John C. Anderton (2005) Birds of South Asia. The Ripley Guide
[edit] Source
- BirdLife International 2004. Brachypteryx major. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 July 2007.
 This article about a thrush is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
