lewis20126
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For those more interested in the species splits and lumps (for higher level discussion see the other thread!), they are:
Splits
In accord with Collar (2006a), Pnoepyga pusilla formosana is elevated to species rank;
In accord with RAOU, Scarlet Robin is split into Pacific Robin (Petroica multicolor) and Scarlet Robin (Petrioca boodang).
In accord with RAOU, the two subspecies of White-browed Robin are elevated to species rank: White-browed Robin (Poecilodryas superciliosa) and Buff-sided Robin (Poecilodyas cerviniverntris)
In accord with RAOU, the common name is updated to Ashy Robin since Gray-headed Robin is now used for the newly-split species Heteromyas cinereifrons.
In accord with RAOU, subspecies Heteromyias albispecularis cinereifrons is elevated to species rank and assumes the name Gray-headed Robin (Heteromyias cinereifrons).
In accord with NACC, Elepaio is split into Hawaii Elepaio (Chasiempsis sandwichensis), Oahu Elepaio (C. ibidis), and Kauai Elepaio (C. sclateri) and the three taxa are resequenced within Chasiempsis. Note the correction of the species name from gayi to ibidis.
In accord with RAOU, Zosterops tenuirostris stenurus is elevated to species rank as Robust White-eye.
In accord with Collar (2006a), Garrulax strepitans ferrarius is elevated to species rank; also, correct Range from "SE Thailand" to "sw Cambodia"
In accord with NACC, Black Scoter is split into Common Scoter (Melanitta nigra) and Black Scoter (Melanitta americana).
In accord with RAOU, the three Old World forms of Dater are split as separate species: African Darter (Anhinga rufa), Oriental Darter (Anhinga melanogaster), and Australasian Darter (Anhinga novaehollandiae).
In accord with RAOU, we split Ixobrychus dubius as a distinct species. Common name follows Rasmussen and Atherton (xxx).
In accord with SACC, and reversing an earlier SACC decision from 2009, Maroon-faced Parakeet (Gray-breasted) (Pyrrhura leucotis griseipectus) is elevated again to species rank. In accord with SACC, the English name of this species should be Maroon-faced Parakeet. This change was implemented with Clements Checklist 6.4 (18 December 2009), but we failed at that time to document this on the associated Updates and Corrections pages (http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/corrections/updates-corrections-dec-2009).
In accord with SACC, and reversing an earlier SACC decision from 2009, Maroon-faced Parakeet (White-eared) is again considered monotypic.
In accord with NACC, Caprimulgus vociferus is split into two species: Eastern Whip-poor-will (Caprimulgus vociferus) and Mexican Whip-poor-will (Caprimulgus arizonae).
In accord with SACC, the Blue-crowned Motmot is split into five species: Blue-crowned Motmot (Momotus coeruliceps); Whooping Motmot (Momotus subrufescens); Andean Motmot (Momotus aequatorialis); Amazonian Motmot (Momotus momota); and Trinidad Motmot (Momotus bahamensis).
In accord with Felsenstein et al. (2008), elevate Megalaima oorti annamensis to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006b) and Felsenstein et al. (2008), remove subspecies sini and faber from Megalaima oorti as a separate species, Megalaima faber
In accord with Collar (2006b) and Felsenstein et al. (2008), elevate Megalaima oorti nuchalis to species rank
in accord with SACC, the Bar-winged Cinclodes (Cinclodes fuscus) is split into three species: Buff-winged Cinclodes (Cinclodes fuscus); Chestnut-winged Cinclodes (C. albidiventris); and Cream-winged Cinclodes (C. albiventris).
In accord with SACC, Frederickena unduligera fulva is elevated to species rank
In accord with SACC, subspecies leucostictus and tucuyensis are split from Plumbeous Antvireo to form a separate species, White-streaked Vireo (Dysithamnus leucostictus)
In accord with SACC, Grallaricula cumanensis (including pariae) is split from Grallaricula nana
In accord with SACC, Scytalopus canus opacus is elevated to species rank, and the Paramo Tapaculo becomes monophyletic
In accord with SACC, the Chilean population of Warbling Doradito is elevated to species rank
In accord with RAOU, Meliphaga albilineata fordiana is elevated to species rank
In accord with Allen (2006), elevate Dicrurus bracteatus menagei to species rank
In accord with NACC, Elepaio is split into Hawaii Elepaio (Chasiempsis sandwichensis), Oahu Elepaio (C. ibidis), and Kauai Elepaio (C. sclateri)
In accord with NACC, the group Winter Wren (Eurasian) is elevated to species status as Eurasian Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes).
In accord with NACC, the pacificus and alascensis groups of Winter Wren are elevated to species status as Pacific Wren. The two groups, Pacific and Alaskan Island, are maintained as gorups within Pacific Wren.
In accord with NACC, the hiemalis group of Winter Wren is elevated to species status as Winter Wren (Troglodytes hiemalis).
In accord with Collar (2006a), elevate Paradoxornis gularis margaritae to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Garrulax albogularis ruficeps is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Garrulax leucolophus bicolor is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Garrulax lugubris calvus is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Garrulax maesi castanotis is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Garrulax galbanus courtoisi is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Garrulax poecilorhynchus berthemyi is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Garrulax merulinus annamensis is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Garrulax canorus taewanus is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Garrulax lineatus imbricatus is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Garrulax erythrocephalus chrysopterus (together with subspecies godwini and erythrolaemus) is split as a separate species, Garrulax chrysopterus
In accord with Collar (2006a), Garrulax erythrocephalus melanostigma and related subspecies are split as a separate species, Garrulax melanostigma
In accord with Collar (2006a),Garrulax erythrocephalus peninsulae is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Pomatorhinus erythrocnemis mcclellandi is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Pomatorhinus erythrocnemis gravivox (together with subspecies odicus, decarlei, dedekensi, and cowensae) is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Pomatorhinus erythrocnemis swinhoei (together with subspecies abbreviatus) is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Pomatorhinus horsfieldii melanurus is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Pomatorhinus ruficollis musicus is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Rimator malacoptilus pasquieri is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Rimator malacoptilus albostriatus is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Napothera rabori sorsogonensis is elevated to species rank, and transferred to the newly described genus Robsonius
In accord with Collar (2006a), Spelaeornis chocolatinus oatesi is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Spelaeornis chocolatinus reptatus is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Spelaeornis chocolatinus kinneari is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Sphenocichla humei roberti is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), elevate Stachyris plateni pygmaea to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), elevate the bornensis group of subspecies (zopherus, zaperissus, everetti, ruficoma, javanicus, bornensis, argenteus, and cagayanensis) to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), elevate Micromacronus leytensis sordidus to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), subspecies legalleni and hoae are removed from Cutia nipalensis as a separate species, Cutia legalleni
In accord with Collar (2006a), Gampsorhynchus rufulus torquatus is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Alcippe castaneceps klossi is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), subspecies danisi and bidoupensis are removed from Alcippe ruficapilla as a separate species
In accord with Collar (2006a), subspecies manipurensis and tonkinensis are removed from Alcippe cinereiceps to form a separate species, Alcippe manipurensis
In accord with Collar (2006a), elevate Alcippe cinereiceps formosana to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), remove subspecies grotei and eremita from Alcippe peracensis to form a separate species, Alcippe grotei
In accord with Collar (2006a), elevate Yuhina castaniceps torqueola to species rank
In accord with Slikas et al. (2000), elevate Zosterops conspicillatus rotensis to species rank
In accord with SACC, Poospiza lateralis cabanisi was elevated to species rank. This change was introduced in Clements Checklist 6.4, but was not mentioned in the online Updates and Corrections.
In accord with NACC, the four groups of Greater Antillean Oriole are split into four species: Cuban Oriole (Icterus melanopsis), Bahama Oriole (Icterus northtropi), Hispaniolan Oriole (Icterus dominicensis), and Puerto Rican Oriole (Icterus portoricensis).
In accord with SACC, Icterus cayanensis pyrrhopterus is split as a species Variable Oriole (Icterus pyrrhopterus) from Epaulet Oriole (Icterus cayanensis); the new species also includes subspecies tibialis, periporphyrus, and valenciobuenoi.
Lumps
In accord with RAOU, Yellow Rosella and Adelaide Rosella are lumped under Crimson Rosella (Platycercus elegans). The two former species are retained as groups.
In accord with RAOU, Greater Sooty-Owl and Lesser Sooty-Owl are subsumed in Sooty Owl (Tyto tenebricosa). The two former species are still maintained as groups.
In accord with RAOU, Morepork and Southern Boobook are lumped under the species Southern Boobook (Ninox novaeseelandiae). The two former species are retained as groups.
In accord with RAOU, White-winged Triller and White-shouldered Triller are lumped within White-winged Triller (Lalage sueurii). The two former species still are retained as groups.
In accord with RAOU, Zebra Finch and Chestnut-eared Finch are merged under the single species Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata). The to former species are maintained as groups, but the groups names have been modifed to reflect geography, rather than the somewhat ambiguous common names from Clements 6.4.
Cheers, alan
Splits
In accord with Collar (2006a), Pnoepyga pusilla formosana is elevated to species rank;
In accord with RAOU, Scarlet Robin is split into Pacific Robin (Petroica multicolor) and Scarlet Robin (Petrioca boodang).
In accord with RAOU, the two subspecies of White-browed Robin are elevated to species rank: White-browed Robin (Poecilodryas superciliosa) and Buff-sided Robin (Poecilodyas cerviniverntris)
In accord with RAOU, the common name is updated to Ashy Robin since Gray-headed Robin is now used for the newly-split species Heteromyas cinereifrons.
In accord with RAOU, subspecies Heteromyias albispecularis cinereifrons is elevated to species rank and assumes the name Gray-headed Robin (Heteromyias cinereifrons).
In accord with NACC, Elepaio is split into Hawaii Elepaio (Chasiempsis sandwichensis), Oahu Elepaio (C. ibidis), and Kauai Elepaio (C. sclateri) and the three taxa are resequenced within Chasiempsis. Note the correction of the species name from gayi to ibidis.
In accord with RAOU, Zosterops tenuirostris stenurus is elevated to species rank as Robust White-eye.
In accord with Collar (2006a), Garrulax strepitans ferrarius is elevated to species rank; also, correct Range from "SE Thailand" to "sw Cambodia"
In accord with NACC, Black Scoter is split into Common Scoter (Melanitta nigra) and Black Scoter (Melanitta americana).
In accord with RAOU, the three Old World forms of Dater are split as separate species: African Darter (Anhinga rufa), Oriental Darter (Anhinga melanogaster), and Australasian Darter (Anhinga novaehollandiae).
In accord with RAOU, we split Ixobrychus dubius as a distinct species. Common name follows Rasmussen and Atherton (xxx).
In accord with SACC, and reversing an earlier SACC decision from 2009, Maroon-faced Parakeet (Gray-breasted) (Pyrrhura leucotis griseipectus) is elevated again to species rank. In accord with SACC, the English name of this species should be Maroon-faced Parakeet. This change was implemented with Clements Checklist 6.4 (18 December 2009), but we failed at that time to document this on the associated Updates and Corrections pages (http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/corrections/updates-corrections-dec-2009).
In accord with SACC, and reversing an earlier SACC decision from 2009, Maroon-faced Parakeet (White-eared) is again considered monotypic.
In accord with NACC, Caprimulgus vociferus is split into two species: Eastern Whip-poor-will (Caprimulgus vociferus) and Mexican Whip-poor-will (Caprimulgus arizonae).
In accord with SACC, the Blue-crowned Motmot is split into five species: Blue-crowned Motmot (Momotus coeruliceps); Whooping Motmot (Momotus subrufescens); Andean Motmot (Momotus aequatorialis); Amazonian Motmot (Momotus momota); and Trinidad Motmot (Momotus bahamensis).
In accord with Felsenstein et al. (2008), elevate Megalaima oorti annamensis to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006b) and Felsenstein et al. (2008), remove subspecies sini and faber from Megalaima oorti as a separate species, Megalaima faber
In accord with Collar (2006b) and Felsenstein et al. (2008), elevate Megalaima oorti nuchalis to species rank
in accord with SACC, the Bar-winged Cinclodes (Cinclodes fuscus) is split into three species: Buff-winged Cinclodes (Cinclodes fuscus); Chestnut-winged Cinclodes (C. albidiventris); and Cream-winged Cinclodes (C. albiventris).
In accord with SACC, Frederickena unduligera fulva is elevated to species rank
In accord with SACC, subspecies leucostictus and tucuyensis are split from Plumbeous Antvireo to form a separate species, White-streaked Vireo (Dysithamnus leucostictus)
In accord with SACC, Grallaricula cumanensis (including pariae) is split from Grallaricula nana
In accord with SACC, Scytalopus canus opacus is elevated to species rank, and the Paramo Tapaculo becomes monophyletic
In accord with SACC, the Chilean population of Warbling Doradito is elevated to species rank
In accord with RAOU, Meliphaga albilineata fordiana is elevated to species rank
In accord with Allen (2006), elevate Dicrurus bracteatus menagei to species rank
In accord with NACC, Elepaio is split into Hawaii Elepaio (Chasiempsis sandwichensis), Oahu Elepaio (C. ibidis), and Kauai Elepaio (C. sclateri)
In accord with NACC, the group Winter Wren (Eurasian) is elevated to species status as Eurasian Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes).
In accord with NACC, the pacificus and alascensis groups of Winter Wren are elevated to species status as Pacific Wren. The two groups, Pacific and Alaskan Island, are maintained as gorups within Pacific Wren.
In accord with NACC, the hiemalis group of Winter Wren is elevated to species status as Winter Wren (Troglodytes hiemalis).
In accord with Collar (2006a), elevate Paradoxornis gularis margaritae to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Garrulax albogularis ruficeps is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Garrulax leucolophus bicolor is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Garrulax lugubris calvus is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Garrulax maesi castanotis is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Garrulax galbanus courtoisi is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Garrulax poecilorhynchus berthemyi is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Garrulax merulinus annamensis is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Garrulax canorus taewanus is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Garrulax lineatus imbricatus is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Garrulax erythrocephalus chrysopterus (together with subspecies godwini and erythrolaemus) is split as a separate species, Garrulax chrysopterus
In accord with Collar (2006a), Garrulax erythrocephalus melanostigma and related subspecies are split as a separate species, Garrulax melanostigma
In accord with Collar (2006a),Garrulax erythrocephalus peninsulae is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Pomatorhinus erythrocnemis mcclellandi is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Pomatorhinus erythrocnemis gravivox (together with subspecies odicus, decarlei, dedekensi, and cowensae) is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Pomatorhinus erythrocnemis swinhoei (together with subspecies abbreviatus) is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Pomatorhinus horsfieldii melanurus is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Pomatorhinus ruficollis musicus is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Rimator malacoptilus pasquieri is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Rimator malacoptilus albostriatus is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Napothera rabori sorsogonensis is elevated to species rank, and transferred to the newly described genus Robsonius
In accord with Collar (2006a), Spelaeornis chocolatinus oatesi is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Spelaeornis chocolatinus reptatus is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Spelaeornis chocolatinus kinneari is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Sphenocichla humei roberti is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), elevate Stachyris plateni pygmaea to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), elevate the bornensis group of subspecies (zopherus, zaperissus, everetti, ruficoma, javanicus, bornensis, argenteus, and cagayanensis) to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), elevate Micromacronus leytensis sordidus to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), subspecies legalleni and hoae are removed from Cutia nipalensis as a separate species, Cutia legalleni
In accord with Collar (2006a), Gampsorhynchus rufulus torquatus is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), Alcippe castaneceps klossi is elevated to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), subspecies danisi and bidoupensis are removed from Alcippe ruficapilla as a separate species
In accord with Collar (2006a), subspecies manipurensis and tonkinensis are removed from Alcippe cinereiceps to form a separate species, Alcippe manipurensis
In accord with Collar (2006a), elevate Alcippe cinereiceps formosana to species rank
In accord with Collar (2006a), remove subspecies grotei and eremita from Alcippe peracensis to form a separate species, Alcippe grotei
In accord with Collar (2006a), elevate Yuhina castaniceps torqueola to species rank
In accord with Slikas et al. (2000), elevate Zosterops conspicillatus rotensis to species rank
In accord with SACC, Poospiza lateralis cabanisi was elevated to species rank. This change was introduced in Clements Checklist 6.4, but was not mentioned in the online Updates and Corrections.
In accord with NACC, the four groups of Greater Antillean Oriole are split into four species: Cuban Oriole (Icterus melanopsis), Bahama Oriole (Icterus northtropi), Hispaniolan Oriole (Icterus dominicensis), and Puerto Rican Oriole (Icterus portoricensis).
In accord with SACC, Icterus cayanensis pyrrhopterus is split as a species Variable Oriole (Icterus pyrrhopterus) from Epaulet Oriole (Icterus cayanensis); the new species also includes subspecies tibialis, periporphyrus, and valenciobuenoi.
Lumps
In accord with RAOU, Yellow Rosella and Adelaide Rosella are lumped under Crimson Rosella (Platycercus elegans). The two former species are retained as groups.
In accord with RAOU, Greater Sooty-Owl and Lesser Sooty-Owl are subsumed in Sooty Owl (Tyto tenebricosa). The two former species are still maintained as groups.
In accord with RAOU, Morepork and Southern Boobook are lumped under the species Southern Boobook (Ninox novaeseelandiae). The two former species are retained as groups.
In accord with RAOU, White-winged Triller and White-shouldered Triller are lumped within White-winged Triller (Lalage sueurii). The two former species still are retained as groups.
In accord with RAOU, Zebra Finch and Chestnut-eared Finch are merged under the single species Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata). The to former species are maintained as groups, but the groups names have been modifed to reflect geography, rather than the somewhat ambiguous common names from Clements 6.4.
Cheers, alan
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