Thrushes (Turdidae)

Great Shortwing (Heinrichia calligyna) - HBW 10, p. 713

French: Brachyptère des Célèbes German: Celebeskurzflügel Spanish: Alicorto de Célebes
Other common names: Greater/Giant/Celebes Shortwing

Taxonomy: Heinrichia calligyna Stresemann, 1931, Latimodjong Mountains, Sulawesi.
Genus very close to Brachypteryx, but retained on basis of larger size and some colour characteristics. Races differ considerably in female plumage; simplex notably distinct from other two, suggesting possibility that it may merit full species status, but further evidence required; picta also suggested as perhaps meriting split. Possibly an additional, undescribed race exists in NC Sulawesi, and apparently reported from E Sulawesi; further study required. Three subspecies recognized.

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