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Recent content by Markus Lagerqvist

  1. Markus Lagerqvist

    Meliphagidae

    A taxonomic revision of Banda Myzomela Myzomela boiei (S. Müller 1843), including the description of a new species from Babar Island, Indonesia Alex J. Berryman, Andrew J. Spencer, Puja Sharma, James A. Eaton Abstract Banda Myzomela Myzomela boiei (S. Müller 1843) is a small honeyeater...
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    Victoria Masked Weaver

    I remember that we had weavers at Nyamuriro wetland in Uganda that seemed to fit the description of Victoria Weaver, that our local guide also claimed was this taxon, although calling them "Entebbe Weaver". Unfortunately I have no pictures since my camera broke down at the beginning of the trip.
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    Latest IOC Diary Updates

    The use of "and allies" in family names is a bit inconsistent in the new familes: "and allies" Royal Flycatchers and allies "& allies" Tityras, Becards & allies "& Allies" Pheasants & Allies Vangas & Allies Woodswallows, Butcherbirds & Allies Whistlers & Allies Cettia Bush...
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    Latest IOC Diary Updates

    Yellow-mandibled Sparrow Arremon axillaris ADD AS Golden-winged Sparrow Yellow-mandibled Sparrow Arremon axillaris is split from Pectoral Sparrow A. taciturnus based on UCE genetics supported by differences in morphology, particularly bill color, and vocalizations (Buainain et al. 2022; del...
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    (Not only) Thamnophilidae

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    Latest IOC Diary Updates

    Burmese Bushtit Aegithalos sharpei DEL AL Re-lump Burmese Bushtit Aegithalos sharpei with weakly divergent Black-browed Bushtit A. bonvaloti (del Hoyo & Collar 2016; HBW/BirdLife, WGAC 551).
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    Latest IOC Diary Updates

    As a subscriber I can't see that as a negative or loss. That function was only needed when users were using competing taxonomies, so that both Clements & IOC users could use iGoTerra. With a unified taxonomy there's no need for it, so not a feature I'll miss at all!
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    Latest IOC Diary Updates

    Enggano Hill Myna Gracula enganensis DEL AL Enggano Hill Myna Gracula enganensis is lumped with Common Hill Myna Gracula religiosa based on similar morphology and vocalizations (del Hoyo & Collar 2016; HBW/BirdLife; WGAC 145).
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    Yet another thread on eponyms... But this one might actually be fun!

    Long-legged Pipit is already used for Anthus pallidiventris.
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    Yet another thread on eponyms... But this one might actually be fun!

    I think Tundra Gull is a much better name for heuglini, since a large part of its distribution is outside Siberia, in the European part of Russia (compared to e.g. vegae which has its full breeding range within Siberia).
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    Pipridae

    Sequential introgression of a carotenoid processinggene underlies sexual ornament diversity in agenus of manakins Haw Chuan Lim1,2*†, Kevin F. P. Bennett3,4*†‡, Nicholas M. Justyn 5§, Matthew J. Powers 5¶,Kira M. Long6#, Sarah E. Kingston 7, Willow R. Lindsay8, James B. Pease9*, Matthew J...
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    Latest IOC Diary Updates

    Nov 13 Lump Rubeho Warbler with Winifred's Warbler.
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    Latest IOC Diary Updates

    Nov 13 Lump Placid Greenbul with Cabanis's Greenbul.
  14. Markus Lagerqvist

    Phylloscopidae

    Even though the authors don’t give any recommendations, the argument can be made for splitting out the following species from the Island Leaf Warbler complex: Bismarck Leaf Warbler (matthiae, moorhousei, leletensis) Bougainville Leaf Warbler (bougainvillei) ”Pale?” Leaf Warbler (pallescens)...
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    Phylloscopidae

    Phylogeography of the Island Leaf Warbler (Aves: Phylloscopus Poliocephalus) in Northern Melanesia Reveals Rapid Secondary Sympatry or Ecological Speciation on Kolombangara Island, Solomon Islands Lucas H. DeCicco, Devon A. DeRaad, Piokera Holland, Douglas Pikacha Jr., Ikuo Gumo Tigulu, Reuben...
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