Taxonomy
New subspecies of Bar-tailed Godwit described
A study has found that the currently recognised taymyrensis subspecies consists of two distinct populations.
13/01/2022
Taxonomy
Analysis of avian DNA, biometrics and vocalisations add to our understanding of bird species all the time. We cover all the 'splits', lumps and discoveries.
Taxonomy
Genetics suggest redpolls are one species, not three
A particular supergene appears to influence the differing plumages and biometrics found across the finch's range.
26/11/2021
Taxonomy
Research suggests Arabian and Radde's Accentors should be lumped
Current treatment of Arabian Accentor is mixed, with some taxonomies already treating it as a subspecies.
17/11/2021
Ornithology
Fossilised New Zealand penguin identified as new species
The skeleton of the long-legged giant was found by children back in 2006.
21/10/2021
Ornithology
Proposed five-way split of Chaffinch
A new study suggests the familiar finch consists of five separate species across the Western Palearctic.
01/09/2021
Ornithology
New berrypecker species described from New Guinea
It represents another thrilling find in one of the last biologically underexplored regions of the world.
27/06/2021
Taxonomy
Study proposes Dunnock as three species
The new research hints that cryptic species exist in Iberia and the Caucasus, as well as a more widespread taxon across Europe.
17/06/2021
Ornithology
The unforeseen consequences of eradicating invasive species
Removing non-natives from islands can have many positive impacts, but a new study documents some of the challenges that can also arise as a...
25/04/2021
Taxonomy
Black-throated Trogon comprises five species, study suggests
Alex Berryman summarises a major taxonomic shake-up for this familiar lowland species of the Neotropics.
14/03/2021
Taxonomy
Lesser Short-toed Lark consists of two species
The recent split means that the Western Palearctic list increases by one.
09/02/2021
Conservation
Newly described species is already extinct in the wild
Asian Pied Starling has been found to comprise three species – but the Javan population has vanished from the wild due to illegal trapping.
18/01/2021
Taxonomy
Elegant Pitta may comprise three species, study suggests
Alex Berryman summarises the findings of a recent study into a familiar Indonesian pitta, and explains where birders are most likely to...
09/11/2020
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