Taxonomic Split 118985 (Committed on 2022-12-24)

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Taxonomic Split 118985 (Committed on 2022-12-24)

Each of the three monotypic groups is recognized as a species, based on differences in plumage and on morphometrics (Schodde and Mason 1999). The group Crested Shrike-tit (Eastern) Falcunculus frontatus frontatus becomes Eastern Shrike-tit Falcunculus frontatus; the group Crested Shrike-tit (Western) Falcunculus frontatus leucogaster becomes Western Shrike-tit Falcunculus leucogaster; and the group Crested Shrike-tit (Northern) Falcunculus frontatus whitei becomes Northern Shrike-tit Falcunculus whitei.

Reference:

Schodde, R., and I.J. Mason. 1999. The directory of Australian birds. Passerines. CSIRO Publishing, Canberra.

Source: Clements Checklist v2022 (Citation) | Group : Falcunculus frontatus split

Added by maxkirsch on December 24, 2022 10:54 PM | Committed by maxkirsch on December 24, 2022