Genetics suggest two new species of bush robin
DNA confirms suspected splits from Red-flanked Bluetail and White-browed Bush Robin.
28/07/2022
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.
DNA confirms suspected splits from Red-flanked Bluetail and White-browed Bush Robin.
28/07/2022
New Caledonian Storm Petrel is thought likely to be very rare and possibly already Critically Endangered.
15/03/2022
The two recognised subspecies groups were found not to be each other's closest relatives.
16/02/2022
A study has found that the currently recognised taymyrensis subspecies consists of two distinct populations.
13/01/2022
A particular supergene appears to influence the differing plumages and biometrics found across the finch's range.
26/11/2021
Current treatment of Arabian Accentor is mixed, with some taxonomies already treating it as a subspecies.
17/11/2021
The skeleton of the long-legged giant was found by children back in 2006.
21/10/2021
A new study suggests the familiar finch consists of five separate species across the Western Palearctic.
01/09/2021
It represents another thrilling find in one of the last biologically underexplored regions of the world.
27/06/2021
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
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
Alex Berryman summarises a major taxonomic shake-up for this familiar lowland species of the Neotropics.
14/03/2021