Taxonomy
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
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
Extinct warbler was distinct species
Research has shown that Bachman's Warbler was genetically different from other members of its genus.
16/07/2023
Taxonomy
Genetic analysis shows Balearic and Yelkouan Shearwaters should be lumped
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
Articles
New owl species confirmed on African island
Príncipe Scops Owl has been officially described, following years of speculation.
16/11/2022
Taxonomy
New study documents skull biometrics of West African Crested and Royal Terns
The findings amend previously reported bill size differences and detail the variation in head and bill structure.
06/10/2022
Ornithology
New bird species described from remote Chilean islands
Subantarctic Rayadito differs significantly in genetics, morphology and ecology from its nearest counterparts.
21/09/2022
Taxonomy
Research suggests two new endemic robins for Canary Islands
Genetic analysis shows that two cryptic species exist on Tenerife and Gran Canaria.
25/08/2022
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
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
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