Research shows Buff-bellied Pipit is two species
Genetic and acoustic analysis found significant divergence between the American and Siberian subspecies groups.
07/09/2023
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.
Genetic and acoustic analysis found significant divergence between the American and Siberian subspecies groups.
07/09/2023
Research has shown that Bachman's Warbler was genetically different from other members of its genus.
16/07/2023
A range of analyses in a new study has shown that the two taxa are not sufficiently diverged to be considered separate species.
15/12/2022
Príncipe Scops Owl has been officially described, following years of speculation.
16/11/2022
The findings amend previously reported bill size differences and detail the variation in head and bill structure.
06/10/2022
Subantarctic Rayadito differs significantly in genetics, morphology and ecology from its nearest counterparts.
21/09/2022
Genetic analysis shows that two cryptic species exist on Tenerife and Gran Canaria.
25/08/2022
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