Taxonomy
Genetics suggest two new species of bush robin
DNA confirms suspected splits from Red-flanked Bluetail and White-browed Bush Robin.
28/07/2022
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.
Ornithology
New storm petrel species described from South Pacific
New Caledonian Storm Petrel is thought likely to be very rare and possibly already Critically Endangered.
15/03/2022
Taxonomy
Genetics confirm Lesser Sand Plover as two species
The two recognised subspecies groups were found not to be each other's closest relatives.
16/02/2022
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
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
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