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“HBW Checklist is clearly in a class of its own. Having a full checklist of all the non-passerine species and subspecies, together with illustrations and maps in one remarkable volume, simply cannot be beaten.” Alan Knox, British Birds
“It might be the most used bird book you will ever own.” David Wilson, Australian Birdlife
“The new classification is important for global conservation efforts, as scientists consider a quarter of the newly recognized species threatened.” Jia You, Science
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Volume 1: Non-passerines
Volume 2: Passerines*
• 35 orders, 105 families, 988 genera, 4,372 extant species, 99 extinct species. • 904 pages, 357 plates, 8,290 bird illustrations and 4,428 distribution maps.
• 1 order, 138 families, 1,351 genera, 6,585 extant species, 58 extinct species. • 1,012 pages, 440 plates, 12,100 bird illustrations and 6,638 distribution maps.
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“As an overall package, this checklist cannot be recommended highly enough.” Dominic Mitchell, Birdwatch
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“HBW Checklist is clearly in a class of its own. Having a full checklist of all the non-passerine species and subspecies, together with illustrations and maps in one remarkable volume, simply cannot be beaten.” Alan Knox, British Birds
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“In my opinion this is, up to now, the best, clearest and most aesthetically pleasing checklist I have ever had the pleasure of studying.” Lennart Nilsson, Anser
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Families of Passerines: 1. New Zealand Wrens; 2. Pittas; 3. Asities; 4. Typical Broadbills; 5. Sapayoa; 6. African and Green Broadbills; 7. Typical Antbirds; 8. Gnateaters; 9. Crescentchests; 10. Antpittas; 11. Tapaculos; 12. Ground-antbirds; 13. Ovenbirds; 14. Manakins; 15. Cotingas; 16. Tityras and allies; 17. Tyrant-flycatchers; 18. Lyrebirds; 19. Scrub-birds; 20. Bowerbirds; 21. Australasian Treecreepers; 22. Fairy-wrens; 23. Bristlebirds; 24. Honeyeaters; 25. Pardalotes; 26. Thornbills; 27. Logrunners; 28. Australasian Babblers; 29. Mohouas; 30. Ploughbill; 31. Sittellas; 32. Old World Orioles; 33. Painted Berrypeckers; 34. Australo-Papuan Bellbirds; 35. Quail-thrushes and Jewel-babblers; 36. Shrike-tits; 37. Whistlers; 38. Whipbirds and Wedgebills; 39. Vireos; 40. Cuckoo-shrikes; 41. Berryhunter; 42. Woodswallows and Butcherbirds; 43. Boatbills; 44. Vangas; 45. Batises and Wattle-eyes; 46. Ioras; 47. Bristlehead; 48. Bush-shrikes; 49. Fantails; 50. Drongos; 51. Ifrit; 52. Monarch-flycatchers; 53. Shrike-jay; 54. Shrikes; 55. Crows; 56. Melampittas; 57. Australian Mudnesters; 58. Birds-of-paradise; 59. New Zealand Wattlebirds; 60. Stitchbird; 61. Berrypeckers and Longbills; 62. Satinbirds; 63. Picathartes; 64. Rail-babbler; 65. Rockjumpers; 66. Australasian Robins; 67. Hyliotas; 68. Canary-flycatchers and allies; 69. Tits and Chickadees; 70. Penduline-tits; 71. Larks; 72. Reedling; 73. Nicators; 74. Crombecs and allies; 75. Cisticolas and Allies; 76. Reed-warblers; 77. Cupwings; 78. Grasshopperwarblers and Grassbirds; 79. Donacobius; 80. Tetrakas; 81. Swallows and Martins; 82. Bulbuls; 83. Leaf-warblers; 84. Bush-warblers and allies; 85. Long-tailed Tits; 86. Old World Warblers and Parrotbills; 87. White-eyes; 88. Scimitar-babblers and allies; 89. Babblers, Illadopsis and allies; 90. Laughingthrushes and allies; 91. Treecreepers; 92. Nuthatches; 93. Gnatcatchers; 94. Wrens; 95. Dippers; 96. Oxpeckers; 97. Starlings; 98. Mockingbirds and Thrashers; 99. Thrushes; 100. Old World Flycatchers; 101. Kinglets and Firecrests; 102. Palmchat; 103. Hypocolius; 104. Hylocitreas; 105. Waxwings; 106. Silky-flycatchers; 107. Oos; 108. Elachura; 109. Sugarbirds; 110. Spot-throat and allies; 111. Fairy-bluebirds; 112. Leafbirds; 113. Flowerpeckers; 114. Sunbirds; 115. Accentors; 116. Olive Warbler; 117. Przevalski’s Rosefinch; 118. Weavers; 119. Waxbills; 120. Whydahs and Indigobirds; 121. Old World Sparrows; 122. Pipits and Wagtails; 123. Finches; 124. Longspurs; 125. Thrush-tanager; 126. Old World Buntings; 127. New World Sparrows; 128. Wrenthrush; 129. Cuban Warblers; 130. New World Blackbirds; 131. New World Warblers; 132. Palm-tanagers and allies; 133. Spindalis; 134. Puerto Rican Tanager; 135. Chat-tanagers; 136. Mitrospingus and allies; 137. Cardinals; 138. Tanagers.
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VOLUME 2 appears at an opportune time when information about evolutionary history and relationships within this immense group—the passerines—has been clarified by many molecular studies, producing a strong consensus at the world level.
THE EVOLUTION OF PASSERINES
“The new classification is important for global conservation efforts, as scientists consider a quarter of the newly recognized species threatened.” Jia You, Science
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“It is an essential purchase for researchers and for all those engaged in world-wide birdwatching.” John Roy, Canadian Field Naturalist (regular price 410 €)
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175 €
An important impact on birding and scientific circles
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WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING ABOUT VOLUME 1 (NON-PASSERINES) INSTITUTIONS THAT HAVE ADOPTED THE TAXONOMY AND NOMENCLATURE OF THE ILLUSTRATED CHECKLIST
The European Union as the standard reference for the list of birds covered by the Birds Directive, the Directive on the protection of the environment through criminal law and the Directive on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage.
The Agreement on the Conservation of AfricanEurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA).
THE ILLUSTRATED CHECKLIST BY NUMBERS
*Totals may change slightly before publication.
The huge number of passerine species fill more than 1,000 pages, making Volume 2 larger than Volume 1 and than any of the volumes of the Handbook of the Birds of the World series!
Technical details of Volume 2: 31 x 24 cm • hardback • ISBN: 978-84-96553-98-9 • Code: ILCHK02
Volume 1: Non-passerines already available Volume 2: Passerines to be released at the end of December 2016
COMPLETE SET OF VOLUMES 1 & 2 Only until December 15th 2016 Special Pre-publication offer:
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BirdLife International and Lynx Edicions proudly announce the publication of the
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The United Nations Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS).
Volume 1: Non-passerines
Volume 2: Passerines*
• 35 orders, 105 families, 988 genera, 4,372 extant species, 99 extinct species. • 904 pages, 357 plates, 8,290 bird illustrations and 4,428 distribution maps.
• 1 order, 138 families, 1,351 genera, 6,585 extant species, 58 extinct species. • 1,012 pages, 440 plates, 12,100 bird illustrations and 6,638 distribution maps.
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“As an overall package, this checklist cannot be recommended highly enough.” Dominic Mitchell, Birdwatch
5
15
64
75
91
93
96
108
122
123
“HBW Checklist is clearly in a class of its own. Having a full checklist of all the non-passerine species and subspecies, together with illustrations and maps in one remarkable volume, simply cannot be beaten.” Alan Knox, British Birds
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65
68
67
77
87
99
135
136
“In my opinion this is, up to now, the best, clearest and most aesthetically pleasing checklist I have ever had the pleasure of studying.” Lennart Nilsson, Anser
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70
73
74
76
81
82
97
100
137
“It might be the most used bird book you will ever own.” David Wilson, Australian Birdlife
17
66
69
72
78
79
80
86
89
98
138
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), including The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Families of Passerines: 1. New Zealand Wrens; 2. Pittas; 3. Asities; 4. Typical Broadbills; 5. Sapayoa; 6. African and Green Broadbills; 7. Typical Antbirds; 8. Gnateaters; 9. Crescentchests; 10. Antpittas; 11. Tapaculos; 12. Ground-antbirds; 13. Ovenbirds; 14. Manakins; 15. Cotingas; 16. Tityras and allies; 17. Tyrant-flycatchers; 18. Lyrebirds; 19. Scrub-birds; 20. Bowerbirds; 21. Australasian Treecreepers; 22. Fairy-wrens; 23. Bristlebirds; 24. Honeyeaters; 25. Pardalotes; 26. Thornbills; 27. Logrunners; 28. Australasian Babblers; 29. Mohouas; 30. Ploughbill; 31. Sittellas; 32. Old World Orioles; 33. Painted Berrypeckers; 34. Australo-Papuan Bellbirds; 35. Quail-thrushes and Jewel-babblers; 36. Shrike-tits; 37. Whistlers; 38. Whipbirds and Wedgebills; 39. Vireos; 40. Cuckoo-shrikes; 41. Berryhunter; 42. Woodswallows and Butcherbirds; 43. Boatbills; 44. Vangas; 45. Batises and Wattle-eyes; 46. Ioras; 47. Bristlehead; 48. Bush-shrikes; 49. Fantails; 50. Drongos; 51. Ifrit; 52. Monarch-flycatchers; 53. Shrike-jay; 54. Shrikes; 55. Crows; 56. Melampittas; 57. Australian Mudnesters; 58. Birds-of-paradise; 59. New Zealand Wattlebirds; 60. Stitchbird; 61. Berrypeckers and Longbills; 62. Satinbirds; 63. Picathartes; 64. Rail-babbler; 65. Rockjumpers; 66. Australasian Robins; 67. Hyliotas; 68. Canary-flycatchers and allies; 69. Tits and Chickadees; 70. Penduline-tits; 71. Larks; 72. Reedling; 73. Nicators; 74. Crombecs and allies; 75. Cisticolas and Allies; 76. Reed-warblers; 77. Cupwings; 78. Grasshopperwarblers and Grassbirds; 79. Donacobius; 80. Tetrakas; 81. Swallows and Martins; 82. Bulbuls; 83. Leaf-warblers; 84. Bush-warblers and allies; 85. Long-tailed Tits; 86. Old World Warblers and Parrotbills; 87. White-eyes; 88. Scimitar-babblers and allies; 89. Babblers, Illadopsis and allies; 90. Laughingthrushes and allies; 91. Treecreepers; 92. Nuthatches; 93. Gnatcatchers; 94. Wrens; 95. Dippers; 96. Oxpeckers; 97. Starlings; 98. Mockingbirds and Thrashers; 99. Thrushes; 100. Old World Flycatchers; 101. Kinglets and Firecrests; 102. Palmchat; 103. Hypocolius; 104. Hylocitreas; 105. Waxwings; 106. Silky-flycatchers; 107. Oos; 108. Elachura; 109. Sugarbirds; 110. Spot-throat and allies; 111. Fairy-bluebirds; 112. Leafbirds; 113. Flowerpeckers; 114. Sunbirds; 115. Accentors; 116. Olive Warbler; 117. Przevalski’s Rosefinch; 118. Weavers; 119. Waxbills; 120. Whydahs and Indigobirds; 121. Old World Sparrows; 122. Pipits and Wagtails; 123. Finches; 124. Longspurs; 125. Thrush-tanager; 126. Old World Buntings; 127. New World Sparrows; 128. Wrenthrush; 129. Cuban Warblers; 130. New World Blackbirds; 131. New World Warblers; 132. Palm-tanagers and allies; 133. Spindalis; 134. Puerto Rican Tanager; 135. Chat-tanagers; 136. Mitrospingus and allies; 137. Cardinals; 138. Tanagers.
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VOLUME 2 appears at an opportune time when information about evolutionary history and relationships within this immense group—the passerines—has been clarified by many molecular studies, producing a strong consensus at the world level.
THE EVOLUTION OF PASSERINES
“The new classification is important for global conservation efforts, as scientists consider a quarter of the newly recognized species threatened.” Jia You, Science
Co rv o ide a
hioid Cert
Volume 2: Passerines
Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World SAVE 20%
“Both volumes are a ‘must have’ for ornithologists and are certainly great value for the money.” Sylvia Koch, Vögel
With the appearance of Volume 2, this will become the first checklist ever published with illustrations, maps, detailed distributions and taxonomic notes for all the species of birds of the world. Special offer:
“It is an essential purchase for researchers and for all those engaged in world-wide birdwatching.” John Roy, Canadian Field Naturalist (regular price 410 €)
“This book is unique. It is evolutionarily distinct, it fills its own bibliographical niche and has no competitors.” Christopher J. Sharpe, Neotropical Birding
Special pre-publication offer until December 15th FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE
“It is simply an amazing book and an undisputed titan of its kind.” William Velmala, Ornis Fennica
19/09/2016 10:36:24
For more information and orders: LYNX EDICIONS: Montseny 8, E-08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona – Spain Tel.: +34 93 594 77 10 – Fax: +34 93 592 09 69 – lynx@hbw.com – www.lynxeds.com
“The Illustrated Checklist is a magnificent and beautifully produced book, and a credit to both authors and publisher.” Anthony Cheke, Ibis (regular price 225 €)
175 €
An important impact on birding and scientific circles
350 €
WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING ABOUT VOLUME 1 (NON-PASSERINES) INSTITUTIONS THAT HAVE ADOPTED THE TAXONOMY AND NOMENCLATURE OF THE ILLUSTRATED CHECKLIST
The European Union as the standard reference for the list of birds covered by the Birds Directive, the Directive on the protection of the environment through criminal law and the Directive on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage.
The Agreement on the Conservation of AfricanEurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA).
THE ILLUSTRATED CHECKLIST BY NUMBERS
*Totals may change slightly before publication.
The huge number of passerine species fill more than 1,000 pages, making Volume 2 larger than Volume 1 and than any of the volumes of the Handbook of the Birds of the World series!
Technical details of Volume 2: 31 x 24 cm • hardback • ISBN: 978-84-96553-98-9 • Code: ILCHK02
Volume 1: Non-passerines already available Volume 2: Passerines to be released at the end of December 2016
COMPLETE SET OF VOLUMES 1 & 2 Only until December 15th 2016 Special Pre-publication offer:
To be released at the end of December 2016
VOLUME 2: PASSERINES
BirdLife International and Lynx Edicions proudly announce the publication of the
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Rifleman
LC
HBW 9: 472
French: Xénique grimpeur / German: Grünstummelschwanz / Spanish: Acantisita verdoso Taxonomic notes. Sitta chloris Sparrman, 1787, “Cape of Good Hope”; error = Queen Charlotte Sound, South Island, New Zealand. Morphological differences between races are minor and poorly understood; further study needed. Supposedly larger, more yellowish birds in SW of range (Fiordland) described as race citrina, but considered indistinguishable from nominate. Two subspecies recognized. Subspecies and Distribution. • A. c. granti Mathews & Iredale, 1913 – North I and outliers, New Zealand. • A. c. chloris (Sparrman, 1787) – South I, Stewart I and outliers.
Genus XENICUS
G. R. Gray, 1855 1·1 †1·3
†Xenicus longipes
Bushwren
EX
(see page 896)
2. Xenicus gilviventris
New Zealand Rockwren
EN
3
HBW 9: 473
French: Xénique des rochers / German: Felsenstummelschwanz / Spanish: Acantisita roquero Other common names: Alpine Rockwren, South Island Wren Taxonomic notes. Xenicus gilviventris Pelzeln, 1867, mountains of South Island, New Zealand. Plumage appears to vary clinally, males becoming brighter from N to S; supposedly smaller, more greenish birds in S (Fiordland) described as race rineyi, but now considered only a bright morph. Monotypic. Distribution. Mountain areas of South I, New Zealand.
†Genus TRAVERSIA
Rothschild, 1894 0·0 †1·1
†Traversia lyalli
Stephens Island Rockwren
EX
(see page 896
Family PITTIDAE Genus ERYTHROPITTA
5
3· 48·90
Bonaparte, 1854 18·28 Along with Hydrornis, previously included within Pitta, but genetic study351 suggests that recognition of three genera is more appropriate.
1. Erythropitta erythrogaster
6
Philippine Pitta
LC
HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster
French: Brève à ventre rouge / German: Philippinen-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita ventrirroja Other common names: Blue-breasted Pitta, Red-bellied Pitta (when lumped with species recently split from it) Taxonomic notes. Pitta erythrogaster Temminck, 1823, Manila, Luzon, Philippines. Formerly considered conspecific with E. inspeculata, E. caeruleitorques, E. palliceps, E. celebensis, E. dohertyi, E. rufiventris, E. rubrinucha, E. macklotii, E. meeki, E. gazellae, E. splendida and E. novaehibernicae. Recent molecular study836 proposed split of this complex into these 13 species, as well as four others not recognized as species herein (yairocho, piroensis, habenichti, finschii). Same study divided all populations herein included in present species into two species: E. erythrogaster, comprising two races, propinqua (Palawan and Balabac) and nominate (rest of Philippines except Sulu Is); and E. yairocho (Sulu Is). Subsequent morphological analysis352 supported the breaking up of traditional E. erythrogaster into numerous different species, but relegated both propinqua and yairocho to synonyms of erythrogaster. Proposed race thompsoni (Calauit and Culion, in W Philippines) also regarded as a synonym. Whole complex is closely related to E. kochi. Monotypic. Distribution. Philippine Is, including Palawan and Balabac.
2. Erythropitta inspeculata
Talaud Pitta
VU
HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster inspeculata
French: Brève des Talaud / German: Talaud-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de las Talaud Taxonomic notes. Pitta inspeculata A. B. Meyer & Wiglesworth, 1894, Kabaruang and Salebabu, Talaud Islands. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Monotypic. Distribution. Talaud Is.
3. Erythropitta caeruleitorques
Sangihe Pitta
EN
HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster caeruleitorques
French: Brève des Sangir / German: Sangihe-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de las Sangihe Taxonomic notes. Pitta caeruleitorques Salvadori, 1876, Petta, Sangihe Besar, Sangihe Islands. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Monotypic. Distribution. Sangihe Besar I.
4. Erythropitta palliceps
Siau Pitta
EN
HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster palliceps
French: Brève de Siau / German: Siau-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de Siau Taxonomic notes. Pitta palliceps Brüggemann, 1876, Siau, Sangihe Islands. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Monotypic. Distribution. Islands of Siau and Tahulandang, N of Sulawesi.
5. Erythropitta celebensis
Sulawesi Pitta
LC
HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster celebensis
French: Brève des Célèbes / German: Sulawesi-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de Célebes Taxonomic notes. Pitta celebensis S. Müller & Schlegel, 1845, Tondano, Sulawesi. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Monotypic. Distribution. Sulawesi, including Manterawu, Togian Is and Buton.
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6. Erythropitta dohertyi
Sula Pitta
NT
02-desplegable_interior.indd 1
ACANTHISITTA
HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster dohertyi
French: Brève des Sula / German: Sula-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de Sula Taxonomic notes. Pitta dohertyi Rothschild, 1898, Mangole, Sula Islands. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Earlier treatment of dohertyi as a distinct species on basis of vocal and plumage characters993 was subsequently rejected128. Monotypic. Distribution. Banggai Archipelago and Sula Is, E of Sulawesi.
7. Erythropitta rufiventris
North Moluccan Pitta
TWO WORKS IN ONE! 2. X. gilviventris New Zealand Rockwren
LC
HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster rufiventris
French: Brève des Moluques / German: Nordmolukken-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita moluqueña septentrional Taxonomic notes. Coloburis rufiventris Heine, 1860, no locality = Bacan. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species, with well-marked race cyanonota and very weak race bernsteini, is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Form obiensis (Obi) tentatively included within nominate, but possible vocal and morphological differences1790 indicate that it may merit recognition at subspecies level, at least. Three subspecies currently recognized. Subspecies and Distribution. • E. r. cyanonota (G. R. Gray, 1861) – TernaTe PiTTa – Ternate, off W Halmahera. • E. r. rufiventris (Heine, 1860) – norTh Moluccas PiTTa – N Moluccas (Morotai, Halmahera, Moti, Bacan, Mandioli, Damar, Obi, probably also Kasiruta). • E. r. bernsteini (Junge, 1958) – Gebe I (between Halmahera and Waigeo).
8. Erythropitta rubrinucha
South Moluccan Pitta
inches
2
cm
5
1. A. chloris Rifleman
inches
4
cm
10
ABOUT HBW
ERYTHROPITTA
LC
French: Brève de Buru / German: Südmolukken-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita moluqueña meridional Taxonomic notes. Pitta rubrinucha Wallace, 1862, Buru. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); recent molecular study836 elevated both of currently recognized races to species status, but, while split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness, the further split of piroensis has been judged insufficiently justified due to closeness in plumage and structure352. Two subspecies recognized. Subspecies and Distribution. • E. r. rubrinucha (Wallace, 1862) – Buru PiTTa – Buru, in S Moluccas. • E. r. piroensis (Muir & Kershaw, 1910) – seraM PiTTa – Seram.
1. E. erythrogaster Philippine Pitta
9. Erythropitta macklotii
Papuan Pitta
4. E. palliceps Siao Pitta
3. E. caeruleitorques Sangihe Pitta
2. E. inspeculata Talaud Pitta
4
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HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster rubrinucha
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LC
HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster macklotii
French: Brève de Macklot / German: Papua-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de Nueva Guinea Taxonomic notes. Pitta Macklotii Temminck, 1834, Lobo, Triton Bay, south-west New Guinea. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see). In recent molecular study836, the populations herein comprising present species were divided into three distinct species: macklotii, with races digglesi and loriae (with possible races aruensis and kuehni included in nominate macklotii, and oblita in loriae); habenichti; and finschii. Arrangement here follows morphological analysis352 that supports distinctiveness of present species, and resurrects race oblita; it finds habenichti weakly and finschii fairly strongly distinct (latter most closely allied to loriae). Race digglesi (yorkii is a synonym) appears weakly marked and its validity needs further study. Six subspecies recognized. Subspecies and Distribution. • E. m. habenichti (Finsch, 1912) – haBenichT’s PiTTa – N New Guinea (Weyland Mts E to Astrolabe Bay). • E. m. macklotii (Temminck, 1834) – PaPuan PiTTa – W & S New Guinea, including W Papuan Is (Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati, Misoöl) and Yapen I (in Geelvink Bay), Kai Is and Aru Is. • E. m. digglesi (Krefft, 1869) – NE Australia (N & E Cape York Peninsula). • E. m. oblita (Rothschild & E. J. O. Hartert, 1912) – mountains of upper R Aroa, in SE New Guinea. • E. m. loriae (Salvadori, 1890) – extreme SE New Guinea (E from R Kumusi and Cloudy Bay). • E. m. finschii (E. P. Ramsay, 1884) – D’enTrecasTeaux PiTTa – D’Entrecasteaux Archipelago (Fergusson I, Goodenough I).
ABOUT BIRDLIFE INTERNATIONAL ssp rufiventris
10. Erythropitta meeki
Louisiade Pitta
ssp bernsteini
ssp cyanonota 6. E. dohertyi Sula Pitta
7
5. E. celebensis Sulawesi Pitta
7. E. rufiventris North Moluccan Pitta
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HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster meeki
French: Brève des Louisiade / German: Louisade-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de las Luisiadas Taxonomic notes. Pitta meeki Rothschild, 1898, Rossel Island. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Monotypic. Distribution. Louisiade Archipelago (Rossel I).
11. Erythropitta gazellae
New Britain Pitta
TAXONOMIC RESULTS
LC
HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster gazellae
ssp piroensis
ssp rubrinucha
ssp habenichti
French: Brève de Nouvelle-Bretagne / German: Bismarck-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de Nueva Bretaña Taxonomic notes. Pitta mackloti [sic] gazellae Neumann, 1908, Ralum, New Britain. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Monotypic. Distribution. S Bismarck Archipelago (Umboi, New Britain, Tolokiwa, Lolobau, Watom and Duke of York).
ssp macklotii
11
ssp loriae
In this Checklist, with the guidance of many genetic studies and the aid of the scoring system employed to evaluate differences in morphology, vocalizations, ecology and geographical relationships, the number of taxonomic changes for the passerines has been significantly high. At present (totals may change slightly before publication), the current volume has 41 lumps and 628 splits, compared with the taxonomy presented in the HBW series. Groups with major changes in species numbers include:
ssp finschii
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12. Erythropitta splendida
Tabar Pitta
VU
HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster splendida
French: Brève de Tabar / German: Tabar-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de Tabar Taxonomic notes. Pitta splendida Mayr, 1955, Tabar Island, Tabar group. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Monotypic. Distribution. Tabar I (E of New Ireland).
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13. Erythropitta novaehibernicae
New Ireland Pitta
12
8. E. rubrinucha South Moluccan Pitta
ssp oblita
Typical Antbirds 29 splits, e.g. Streak-fronted Antshrike Sakesphorus pulchellus
Tyrant-flycatchers 42 splits, e.g. Swallow Flycatcher Hirundinea bellicosa
Fantails 20 splits, e.g. Vanuatu Streaked Fantail Rhipidura spilodera
Crows 10 splits, e.g. White-faced Jay Garrulus leucotis
Thrushes 22 splits, e.g. Swainson’s Thrush Catharus swainsoni
Old World Flycatchers 39 splits, e.g. Okinawa Robin Larvivora namiyei
Weavers 10 splits, e.g. Red Weaver Anaplectes jubaensis
Tanagers 23 splits, e.g. Streaked Dacnis Xenodacnis petersi
9. E. macklotii Papuan Pitta
NT
HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster novaehibernicae
French: Brève de Nouvelle-Irlande / German: Neuirland-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de Nueva Irlanda Taxonomic notes. Pitta novae-hibernicae E. P. Ramsay, 1878, New Ireland. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); recent molecular study836 separated present species, with extima as a race, and this arrangement is supported by morphological analysis352. Two subspecies recognized. Subspecies and Distribution. • E. n. extima (Mayr, 1955) – New Hanover, in Bismarck Archipelago. • E. n. novaehibernicae (E. P. Ramsay, 1878) – New Ireland and (perhaps this race) Djaul I.
Convenient totals for all extant and extinct taxa. Each species conveniently cross-referenced to the volume and page of treatment in the HBW series. Revised species names in French, German and Spanish, and other common names in English when appropriate. Colour-coded subspecies groups marked to highlight distinct forms and their relationships. Completely updated at the macrosystematic, genus, species and subspecies levels. Changes and other relevant issues fully explained under taxonomic notes of each species. Detailed descriptions of ranges for all species and subspecies. Official IUCN category of each species from the 2016 BirdLife International/IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.* Reference numbers included in text with complete bibliographical list at the end of the volume. Plate layout subtly divided by species and genera for a clearer arrangement. Colour illustrations for all species, including for distinctive subspecies and morphs, from the HBW series with numerous corrections and new figures. Newly revised distribution maps with country borders included. *Those included in sample page subject to change before publication.
XENICUS
10. E. meeki Louisiade Pitta
11. E. gazellae New Britain Pitta
12. E. splendida Tabar Pitta
13. E. novaehibernicae New Ireland Pitta
Plate 1 from Volume 2 of the HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World, painted by Brian Small and Chris Rose. Reduced scale. Actual size 31 x 24 cm.
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Family ACANTHISITTIDAE / PITTIDAE
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Family ACANTHISITTIDAE Genus ACANTHISITTA
2· 2·3 †1·2·4
Lafresnaye, 1842 1·2 Genetic studies537, 675, 1952 indicate that this monospecific genus is basal to all other passerines.
1. Acanthisitta chloris
Rifleman
LC
HBW 9: 472
French: Xénique grimpeur / German: Grünstummelschwanz / Spanish: Acantisita verdoso Taxonomic notes. Sitta chloris Sparrman, 1787, “Cape of Good Hope”; error = Queen Charlotte Sound, South Island, New Zealand. Morphological differences between races are minor and poorly understood; further study needed. Supposedly larger, more yellowish birds in SW of range (Fiordland) described as race citrina, but considered indistinguishable from nominate. Two subspecies recognized. Subspecies and Distribution. • A. c. granti Mathews & Iredale, 1913 – North I and outliers, New Zealand. • A. c. chloris (Sparrman, 1787) – South I, Stewart I and outliers.
Genus XENICUS
G. R. Gray, 1855 1·1 †1·3
†Xenicus longipes
Bushwren
EX
(see page 896)
2. Xenicus gilviventris
New Zealand Rockwren
EN
3
HBW 9: 473
French: Xénique des rochers / German: Felsenstummelschwanz / Spanish: Acantisita roquero Other common names: Alpine Rockwren, South Island Wren Taxonomic notes. Xenicus gilviventris Pelzeln, 1867, mountains of South Island, New Zealand. Plumage appears to vary clinally, males becoming brighter from N to S; supposedly smaller, more greenish birds in S (Fiordland) described as race rineyi, but now considered only a bright morph. Monotypic. Distribution. Mountain areas of South I, New Zealand.
†Genus TRAVERSIA
Rothschild, 1894 0·0 †1·1
†Traversia lyalli
Stephens Island Rockwren
EX
(see page 896
Family PITTIDAE Genus ERYTHROPITTA
5
3· 48·90
Bonaparte, 1854 18·28 Along with Hydrornis, previously included within Pitta, but genetic study351 suggests that recognition of three genera is more appropriate.
1. Erythropitta erythrogaster
6
Philippine Pitta
LC
HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster
French: Brève à ventre rouge / German: Philippinen-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita ventrirroja Other common names: Blue-breasted Pitta, Red-bellied Pitta (when lumped with species recently split from it) Taxonomic notes. Pitta erythrogaster Temminck, 1823, Manila, Luzon, Philippines. Formerly considered conspecific with E. inspeculata, E. caeruleitorques, E. palliceps, E. celebensis, E. dohertyi, E. rufiventris, E. rubrinucha, E. macklotii, E. meeki, E. gazellae, E. splendida and E. novaehibernicae. Recent molecular study836 proposed split of this complex into these 13 species, as well as four others not recognized as species herein (yairocho, piroensis, habenichti, finschii). Same study divided all populations herein included in present species into two species: E. erythrogaster, comprising two races, propinqua (Palawan and Balabac) and nominate (rest of Philippines except Sulu Is); and E. yairocho (Sulu Is). Subsequent morphological analysis352 supported the breaking up of traditional E. erythrogaster into numerous different species, but relegated both propinqua and yairocho to synonyms of erythrogaster. Proposed race thompsoni (Calauit and Culion, in W Philippines) also regarded as a synonym. Whole complex is closely related to E. kochi. Monotypic. Distribution. Philippine Is, including Palawan and Balabac.
2. Erythropitta inspeculata
Talaud Pitta
VU
HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster inspeculata
French: Brève des Talaud / German: Talaud-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de las Talaud Taxonomic notes. Pitta inspeculata A. B. Meyer & Wiglesworth, 1894, Kabaruang and Salebabu, Talaud Islands. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Monotypic. Distribution. Talaud Is.
3. Erythropitta caeruleitorques
Sangihe Pitta
EN
HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster caeruleitorques
French: Brève des Sangir / German: Sangihe-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de las Sangihe Taxonomic notes. Pitta caeruleitorques Salvadori, 1876, Petta, Sangihe Besar, Sangihe Islands. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Monotypic. Distribution. Sangihe Besar I.
4. Erythropitta palliceps
Siau Pitta
EN
HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster palliceps
French: Brève de Siau / German: Siau-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de Siau Taxonomic notes. Pitta palliceps Brüggemann, 1876, Siau, Sangihe Islands. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Monotypic. Distribution. Islands of Siau and Tahulandang, N of Sulawesi.
5. Erythropitta celebensis
Sulawesi Pitta
LC
HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster celebensis
French: Brève des Célèbes / German: Sulawesi-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de Célebes Taxonomic notes. Pitta celebensis S. Müller & Schlegel, 1845, Tondano, Sulawesi. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Monotypic. Distribution. Sulawesi, including Manterawu, Togian Is and Buton.
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6. Erythropitta dohertyi
Sula Pitta
NT
02-desplegable_interior.indd 1
ACANTHISITTA
HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster dohertyi
French: Brève des Sula / German: Sula-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de Sula Taxonomic notes. Pitta dohertyi Rothschild, 1898, Mangole, Sula Islands. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Earlier treatment of dohertyi as a distinct species on basis of vocal and plumage characters993 was subsequently rejected128. Monotypic. Distribution. Banggai Archipelago and Sula Is, E of Sulawesi.
7. Erythropitta rufiventris
North Moluccan Pitta
TWO WORKS IN ONE! 2. X. gilviventris New Zealand Rockwren
LC
HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster rufiventris
French: Brève des Moluques / German: Nordmolukken-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita moluqueña septentrional Taxonomic notes. Coloburis rufiventris Heine, 1860, no locality = Bacan. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species, with well-marked race cyanonota and very weak race bernsteini, is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Form obiensis (Obi) tentatively included within nominate, but possible vocal and morphological differences1790 indicate that it may merit recognition at subspecies level, at least. Three subspecies currently recognized. Subspecies and Distribution. • E. r. cyanonota (G. R. Gray, 1861) – TernaTe PiTTa – Ternate, off W Halmahera. • E. r. rufiventris (Heine, 1860) – norTh Moluccas PiTTa – N Moluccas (Morotai, Halmahera, Moti, Bacan, Mandioli, Damar, Obi, probably also Kasiruta). • E. r. bernsteini (Junge, 1958) – Gebe I (between Halmahera and Waigeo).
8. Erythropitta rubrinucha
South Moluccan Pitta
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5
1. A. chloris Rifleman
inches
4
cm
10
ABOUT HBW
ERYTHROPITTA
LC
French: Brève de Buru / German: Südmolukken-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita moluqueña meridional Taxonomic notes. Pitta rubrinucha Wallace, 1862, Buru. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); recent molecular study836 elevated both of currently recognized races to species status, but, while split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness, the further split of piroensis has been judged insufficiently justified due to closeness in plumage and structure352. Two subspecies recognized. Subspecies and Distribution. • E. r. rubrinucha (Wallace, 1862) – Buru PiTTa – Buru, in S Moluccas. • E. r. piroensis (Muir & Kershaw, 1910) – seraM PiTTa – Seram.
1. E. erythrogaster Philippine Pitta
9. Erythropitta macklotii
Papuan Pitta
4. E. palliceps Siao Pitta
3. E. caeruleitorques Sangihe Pitta
2. E. inspeculata Talaud Pitta
4
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HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster rubrinucha
The Handbook of the Birds of the World (HBW) is the first work ever to illustrate and deal in detail with all the living species of birds. The 17-volume encyclopaedia contains texts and illustrations from 277 authors and 33 illustrators from 40 countries. The highly acclaimed series is the starting point for this Checklist, so the project already includes the work of a large group of specialists from around the world.
LC
HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster macklotii
French: Brève de Macklot / German: Papua-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de Nueva Guinea Taxonomic notes. Pitta Macklotii Temminck, 1834, Lobo, Triton Bay, south-west New Guinea. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see). In recent molecular study836, the populations herein comprising present species were divided into three distinct species: macklotii, with races digglesi and loriae (with possible races aruensis and kuehni included in nominate macklotii, and oblita in loriae); habenichti; and finschii. Arrangement here follows morphological analysis352 that supports distinctiveness of present species, and resurrects race oblita; it finds habenichti weakly and finschii fairly strongly distinct (latter most closely allied to loriae). Race digglesi (yorkii is a synonym) appears weakly marked and its validity needs further study. Six subspecies recognized. Subspecies and Distribution. • E. m. habenichti (Finsch, 1912) – haBenichT’s PiTTa – N New Guinea (Weyland Mts E to Astrolabe Bay). • E. m. macklotii (Temminck, 1834) – PaPuan PiTTa – W & S New Guinea, including W Papuan Is (Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati, Misoöl) and Yapen I (in Geelvink Bay), Kai Is and Aru Is. • E. m. digglesi (Krefft, 1869) – NE Australia (N & E Cape York Peninsula). • E. m. oblita (Rothschild & E. J. O. Hartert, 1912) – mountains of upper R Aroa, in SE New Guinea. • E. m. loriae (Salvadori, 1890) – extreme SE New Guinea (E from R Kumusi and Cloudy Bay). • E. m. finschii (E. P. Ramsay, 1884) – D’enTrecasTeaux PiTTa – D’Entrecasteaux Archipelago (Fergusson I, Goodenough I).
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10. Erythropitta meeki
Louisiade Pitta
ssp bernsteini
ssp cyanonota 6. E. dohertyi Sula Pitta
7
5. E. celebensis Sulawesi Pitta
7. E. rufiventris North Moluccan Pitta
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HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster meeki
French: Brève des Louisiade / German: Louisade-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de las Luisiadas Taxonomic notes. Pitta meeki Rothschild, 1898, Rossel Island. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Monotypic. Distribution. Louisiade Archipelago (Rossel I).
11. Erythropitta gazellae
New Britain Pitta
TAXONOMIC RESULTS
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HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster gazellae
ssp piroensis
ssp rubrinucha
ssp habenichti
French: Brève de Nouvelle-Bretagne / German: Bismarck-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de Nueva Bretaña Taxonomic notes. Pitta mackloti [sic] gazellae Neumann, 1908, Ralum, New Britain. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Monotypic. Distribution. S Bismarck Archipelago (Umboi, New Britain, Tolokiwa, Lolobau, Watom and Duke of York).
ssp macklotii
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ssp loriae
In this Checklist, with the guidance of many genetic studies and the aid of the scoring system employed to evaluate differences in morphology, vocalizations, ecology and geographical relationships, the number of taxonomic changes for the passerines has been significantly high. At present (totals may change slightly before publication), the current volume has 41 lumps and 628 splits, compared with the taxonomy presented in the HBW series. Groups with major changes in species numbers include:
ssp finschii
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12. Erythropitta splendida
Tabar Pitta
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HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster splendida
French: Brève de Tabar / German: Tabar-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de Tabar Taxonomic notes. Pitta splendida Mayr, 1955, Tabar Island, Tabar group. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Monotypic. Distribution. Tabar I (E of New Ireland).
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13. Erythropitta novaehibernicae
New Ireland Pitta
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ssp oblita
Typical Antbirds 29 splits, e.g. Streak-fronted Antshrike Sakesphorus pulchellus
Tyrant-flycatchers 42 splits, e.g. Swallow Flycatcher Hirundinea bellicosa
Fantails 20 splits, e.g. Vanuatu Streaked Fantail Rhipidura spilodera
Crows 10 splits, e.g. White-faced Jay Garrulus leucotis
Thrushes 22 splits, e.g. Swainson’s Thrush Catharus swainsoni
Old World Flycatchers 39 splits, e.g. Okinawa Robin Larvivora namiyei
Weavers 10 splits, e.g. Red Weaver Anaplectes jubaensis
Tanagers 23 splits, e.g. Streaked Dacnis Xenodacnis petersi
9. E. macklotii Papuan Pitta
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HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster novaehibernicae
French: Brève de Nouvelle-Irlande / German: Neuirland-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de Nueva Irlanda Taxonomic notes. Pitta novae-hibernicae E. P. Ramsay, 1878, New Ireland. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); recent molecular study836 separated present species, with extima as a race, and this arrangement is supported by morphological analysis352. Two subspecies recognized. Subspecies and Distribution. • E. n. extima (Mayr, 1955) – New Hanover, in Bismarck Archipelago. • E. n. novaehibernicae (E. P. Ramsay, 1878) – New Ireland and (perhaps this race) Djaul I.
Convenient totals for all extant and extinct taxa. Each species conveniently cross-referenced to the volume and page of treatment in the HBW series. Revised species names in French, German and Spanish, and other common names in English when appropriate. Colour-coded subspecies groups marked to highlight distinct forms and their relationships. Completely updated at the macrosystematic, genus, species and subspecies levels. Changes and other relevant issues fully explained under taxonomic notes of each species. Detailed descriptions of ranges for all species and subspecies. Official IUCN category of each species from the 2016 BirdLife International/IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.* Reference numbers included in text with complete bibliographical list at the end of the volume. Plate layout subtly divided by species and genera for a clearer arrangement. Colour illustrations for all species, including for distinctive subspecies and morphs, from the HBW series with numerous corrections and new figures. Newly revised distribution maps with country borders included. *Those included in sample page subject to change before publication.
XENICUS
10. E. meeki Louisiade Pitta
11. E. gazellae New Britain Pitta
12. E. splendida Tabar Pitta
13. E. novaehibernicae New Ireland Pitta
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Lafresnaye, 1842 1·2 Genetic studies537, 675, 1952 indicate that this monospecific genus is basal to all other passerines.
1. Acanthisitta chloris
Rifleman
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HBW 9: 472
French: Xénique grimpeur / German: Grünstummelschwanz / Spanish: Acantisita verdoso Taxonomic notes. Sitta chloris Sparrman, 1787, “Cape of Good Hope”; error = Queen Charlotte Sound, South Island, New Zealand. Morphological differences between races are minor and poorly understood; further study needed. Supposedly larger, more yellowish birds in SW of range (Fiordland) described as race citrina, but considered indistinguishable from nominate. Two subspecies recognized. Subspecies and Distribution. • A. c. granti Mathews & Iredale, 1913 – North I and outliers, New Zealand. • A. c. chloris (Sparrman, 1787) – South I, Stewart I and outliers.
Genus XENICUS
G. R. Gray, 1855 1·1 †1·3
†Xenicus longipes
Bushwren
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2. Xenicus gilviventris
New Zealand Rockwren
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French: Xénique des rochers / German: Felsenstummelschwanz / Spanish: Acantisita roquero Other common names: Alpine Rockwren, South Island Wren Taxonomic notes. Xenicus gilviventris Pelzeln, 1867, mountains of South Island, New Zealand. Plumage appears to vary clinally, males becoming brighter from N to S; supposedly smaller, more greenish birds in S (Fiordland) described as race rineyi, but now considered only a bright morph. Monotypic. Distribution. Mountain areas of South I, New Zealand.
†Genus TRAVERSIA
Rothschild, 1894 0·0 †1·1
†Traversia lyalli
Stephens Island Rockwren
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(see page 896
Family PITTIDAE Genus ERYTHROPITTA
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1. Erythropitta erythrogaster
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Philippine Pitta
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HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster
French: Brève à ventre rouge / German: Philippinen-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita ventrirroja Other common names: Blue-breasted Pitta, Red-bellied Pitta (when lumped with species recently split from it) Taxonomic notes. Pitta erythrogaster Temminck, 1823, Manila, Luzon, Philippines. Formerly considered conspecific with E. inspeculata, E. caeruleitorques, E. palliceps, E. celebensis, E. dohertyi, E. rufiventris, E. rubrinucha, E. macklotii, E. meeki, E. gazellae, E. splendida and E. novaehibernicae. Recent molecular study836 proposed split of this complex into these 13 species, as well as four others not recognized as species herein (yairocho, piroensis, habenichti, finschii). Same study divided all populations herein included in present species into two species: E. erythrogaster, comprising two races, propinqua (Palawan and Balabac) and nominate (rest of Philippines except Sulu Is); and E. yairocho (Sulu Is). Subsequent morphological analysis352 supported the breaking up of traditional E. erythrogaster into numerous different species, but relegated both propinqua and yairocho to synonyms of erythrogaster. Proposed race thompsoni (Calauit and Culion, in W Philippines) also regarded as a synonym. Whole complex is closely related to E. kochi. Monotypic. Distribution. Philippine Is, including Palawan and Balabac.
2. Erythropitta inspeculata
Talaud Pitta
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HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster inspeculata
French: Brève des Talaud / German: Talaud-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de las Talaud Taxonomic notes. Pitta inspeculata A. B. Meyer & Wiglesworth, 1894, Kabaruang and Salebabu, Talaud Islands. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Monotypic. Distribution. Talaud Is.
3. Erythropitta caeruleitorques
Sangihe Pitta
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HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster caeruleitorques
French: Brève des Sangir / German: Sangihe-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de las Sangihe Taxonomic notes. Pitta caeruleitorques Salvadori, 1876, Petta, Sangihe Besar, Sangihe Islands. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Monotypic. Distribution. Sangihe Besar I.
4. Erythropitta palliceps
Siau Pitta
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HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster palliceps
French: Brève de Siau / German: Siau-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de Siau Taxonomic notes. Pitta palliceps Brüggemann, 1876, Siau, Sangihe Islands. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Monotypic. Distribution. Islands of Siau and Tahulandang, N of Sulawesi.
5. Erythropitta celebensis
Sulawesi Pitta
LC
HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster celebensis
French: Brève des Célèbes / German: Sulawesi-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de Célebes Taxonomic notes. Pitta celebensis S. Müller & Schlegel, 1845, Tondano, Sulawesi. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Monotypic. Distribution. Sulawesi, including Manterawu, Togian Is and Buton.
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Sula Pitta
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HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster dohertyi
French: Brève des Sula / German: Sula-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de Sula Taxonomic notes. Pitta dohertyi Rothschild, 1898, Mangole, Sula Islands. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Earlier treatment of dohertyi as a distinct species on basis of vocal and plumage characters993 was subsequently rejected128. Monotypic. Distribution. Banggai Archipelago and Sula Is, E of Sulawesi.
7. Erythropitta rufiventris
North Moluccan Pitta
TWO WORKS IN ONE! 2. X. gilviventris New Zealand Rockwren
LC
HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster rufiventris
French: Brève des Moluques / German: Nordmolukken-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita moluqueña septentrional Taxonomic notes. Coloburis rufiventris Heine, 1860, no locality = Bacan. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species, with well-marked race cyanonota and very weak race bernsteini, is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Form obiensis (Obi) tentatively included within nominate, but possible vocal and morphological differences1790 indicate that it may merit recognition at subspecies level, at least. Three subspecies currently recognized. Subspecies and Distribution. • E. r. cyanonota (G. R. Gray, 1861) – TernaTe PiTTa – Ternate, off W Halmahera. • E. r. rufiventris (Heine, 1860) – norTh Moluccas PiTTa – N Moluccas (Morotai, Halmahera, Moti, Bacan, Mandioli, Damar, Obi, probably also Kasiruta). • E. r. bernsteini (Junge, 1958) – Gebe I (between Halmahera and Waigeo).
8. Erythropitta rubrinucha
South Moluccan Pitta
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ERYTHROPITTA
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French: Brève de Buru / German: Südmolukken-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita moluqueña meridional Taxonomic notes. Pitta rubrinucha Wallace, 1862, Buru. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); recent molecular study836 elevated both of currently recognized races to species status, but, while split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness, the further split of piroensis has been judged insufficiently justified due to closeness in plumage and structure352. Two subspecies recognized. Subspecies and Distribution. • E. r. rubrinucha (Wallace, 1862) – Buru PiTTa – Buru, in S Moluccas. • E. r. piroensis (Muir & Kershaw, 1910) – seraM PiTTa – Seram.
1. E. erythrogaster Philippine Pitta
9. Erythropitta macklotii
Papuan Pitta
4. E. palliceps Siao Pitta
3. E. caeruleitorques Sangihe Pitta
2. E. inspeculata Talaud Pitta
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HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster rubrinucha
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HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster macklotii
French: Brève de Macklot / German: Papua-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de Nueva Guinea Taxonomic notes. Pitta Macklotii Temminck, 1834, Lobo, Triton Bay, south-west New Guinea. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see). In recent molecular study836, the populations herein comprising present species were divided into three distinct species: macklotii, with races digglesi and loriae (with possible races aruensis and kuehni included in nominate macklotii, and oblita in loriae); habenichti; and finschii. Arrangement here follows morphological analysis352 that supports distinctiveness of present species, and resurrects race oblita; it finds habenichti weakly and finschii fairly strongly distinct (latter most closely allied to loriae). Race digglesi (yorkii is a synonym) appears weakly marked and its validity needs further study. Six subspecies recognized. Subspecies and Distribution. • E. m. habenichti (Finsch, 1912) – haBenichT’s PiTTa – N New Guinea (Weyland Mts E to Astrolabe Bay). • E. m. macklotii (Temminck, 1834) – PaPuan PiTTa – W & S New Guinea, including W Papuan Is (Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati, Misoöl) and Yapen I (in Geelvink Bay), Kai Is and Aru Is. • E. m. digglesi (Krefft, 1869) – NE Australia (N & E Cape York Peninsula). • E. m. oblita (Rothschild & E. J. O. Hartert, 1912) – mountains of upper R Aroa, in SE New Guinea. • E. m. loriae (Salvadori, 1890) – extreme SE New Guinea (E from R Kumusi and Cloudy Bay). • E. m. finschii (E. P. Ramsay, 1884) – D’enTrecasTeaux PiTTa – D’Entrecasteaux Archipelago (Fergusson I, Goodenough I).
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10. Erythropitta meeki
Louisiade Pitta
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7. E. rufiventris North Moluccan Pitta
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HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster meeki
French: Brève des Louisiade / German: Louisade-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de las Luisiadas Taxonomic notes. Pitta meeki Rothschild, 1898, Rossel Island. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Monotypic. Distribution. Louisiade Archipelago (Rossel I).
11. Erythropitta gazellae
New Britain Pitta
TAXONOMIC RESULTS
LC
HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster gazellae
ssp piroensis
ssp rubrinucha
ssp habenichti
French: Brève de Nouvelle-Bretagne / German: Bismarck-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de Nueva Bretaña Taxonomic notes. Pitta mackloti [sic] gazellae Neumann, 1908, Ralum, New Britain. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Monotypic. Distribution. S Bismarck Archipelago (Umboi, New Britain, Tolokiwa, Lolobau, Watom and Duke of York).
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ssp loriae
In this Checklist, with the guidance of many genetic studies and the aid of the scoring system employed to evaluate differences in morphology, vocalizations, ecology and geographical relationships, the number of taxonomic changes for the passerines has been significantly high. At present (totals may change slightly before publication), the current volume has 41 lumps and 628 splits, compared with the taxonomy presented in the HBW series. Groups with major changes in species numbers include:
ssp finschii
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12. Erythropitta splendida
Tabar Pitta
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HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster splendida
French: Brève de Tabar / German: Tabar-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de Tabar Taxonomic notes. Pitta splendida Mayr, 1955, Tabar Island, Tabar group. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); split of present species is supported by its morphological distinctiveness352. Monotypic. Distribution. Tabar I (E of New Ireland).
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New Ireland Pitta
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ssp oblita
Typical Antbirds 29 splits, e.g. Streak-fronted Antshrike Sakesphorus pulchellus
Tyrant-flycatchers 42 splits, e.g. Swallow Flycatcher Hirundinea bellicosa
Fantails 20 splits, e.g. Vanuatu Streaked Fantail Rhipidura spilodera
Crows 10 splits, e.g. White-faced Jay Garrulus leucotis
Thrushes 22 splits, e.g. Swainson’s Thrush Catharus swainsoni
Old World Flycatchers 39 splits, e.g. Okinawa Robin Larvivora namiyei
Weavers 10 splits, e.g. Red Weaver Anaplectes jubaensis
Tanagers 23 splits, e.g. Streaked Dacnis Xenodacnis petersi
9. E. macklotii Papuan Pitta
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HBW 8: 153 as Pitta erythrogaster novaehibernicae
French: Brève de Nouvelle-Irlande / German: Neuirland-Blaubrustpitta / Spanish: Pita de Nueva Irlanda Taxonomic notes. Pitta novae-hibernicae E. P. Ramsay, 1878, New Ireland. Formerly considered conspecific with E. erythrogaster (which see); recent molecular study836 separated present species, with extima as a race, and this arrangement is supported by morphological analysis352. Two subspecies recognized. Subspecies and Distribution. • E. n. extima (Mayr, 1955) – New Hanover, in Bismarck Archipelago. • E. n. novaehibernicae (E. P. Ramsay, 1878) – New Ireland and (perhaps this race) Djaul I.
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XENICUS
10. E. meeki Louisiade Pitta
11. E. gazellae New Britain Pitta
12. E. splendida Tabar Pitta
13. E. novaehibernicae New Ireland Pitta
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Families of Passerines: 1. New Zealand Wrens; 2. Pittas; 3. Asities; 4. Typical Broadbills; 5. Sapayoa; 6. African and Green Broadbills; 7. Typical Antbirds; 8. Gnateaters; 9. Crescentchests; 10. Antpittas; 11. Tapaculos; 12. Ground-antbirds; 13. Ovenbirds; 14. Manakins; 15. Cotingas; 16. Tityras and allies; 17. Tyrant-flycatchers; 18. Lyrebirds; 19. Scrub-birds; 20. Bowerbirds; 21. Australasian Treecreepers; 22. Fairy-wrens; 23. Bristlebirds; 24. Honeyeaters; 25. Pardalotes; 26. Thornbills; 27. Logrunners; 28. Australasian Babblers; 29. Mohouas; 30. Ploughbill; 31. Sittellas; 32. Old World Orioles; 33. Painted Berrypeckers; 34. Australo-Papuan Bellbirds; 35. Quail-thrushes and Jewel-babblers; 36. Shrike-tits; 37. Whistlers; 38. Whipbirds and Wedgebills; 39. Vireos; 40. Cuckoo-shrikes; 41. Berryhunter; 42. Woodswallows and Butcherbirds; 43. Boatbills; 44. Vangas; 45. Batises and Wattle-eyes; 46. Ioras; 47. Bristlehead; 48. Bush-shrikes; 49. Fantails; 50. Drongos; 51. Ifrit; 52. Monarch-flycatchers; 53. Shrike-jay; 54. Shrikes; 55. Crows; 56. Melampittas; 57. Australian Mudnesters; 58. Birds-of-paradise; 59. New Zealand Wattlebirds; 60. Stitchbird; 61. Berrypeckers and Longbills; 62. Satinbirds; 63. Picathartes; 64. Rail-babbler; 65. Rockjumpers; 66. Australasian Robins; 67. Hyliotas; 68. Canary-flycatchers and allies; 69. Tits and Chickadees; 70. Penduline-tits; 71. Larks; 72. Reedling; 73. Nicators; 74. Crombecs and allies; 75. Cisticolas and Allies; 76. Reed-warblers; 77. Cupwings; 78. Grasshopperwarblers and Grassbirds; 79. Donacobius; 80. Tetrakas; 81. Swallows and Martins; 82. Bulbuls; 83. Leaf-warblers; 84. Bush-warblers and allies; 85. Long-tailed Tits; 86. Old World Warblers and Parrotbills; 87. White-eyes; 88. Scimitar-babblers and allies; 89. Babblers, Illadopsis and allies; 90. Laughingthrushes and allies; 91. Treecreepers; 92. Nuthatches; 93. Gnatcatchers; 94. Wrens; 95. Dippers; 96. Oxpeckers; 97. Starlings; 98. Mockingbirds and Thrashers; 99. Thrushes; 100. Old World Flycatchers; 101. Kinglets and Firecrests; 102. Palmchat; 103. Hypocolius; 104. Hylocitreas; 105. Waxwings; 106. Silky-flycatchers; 107. Oos; 108. Elachura; 109. Sugarbirds; 110. Spot-throat and allies; 111. Fairy-bluebirds; 112. Leafbirds; 113. Flowerpeckers; 114. Sunbirds; 115. Accentors; 116. Olive Warbler; 117. Przevalski’s Rosefinch; 118. Weavers; 119. Waxbills; 120. Whydahs and Indigobirds; 121. Old World Sparrows; 122. Pipits and Wagtails; 123. Finches; 124. Longspurs; 125. Thrush-tanager; 126. Old World Buntings; 127. New World Sparrows; 128. Wrenthrush; 129. Cuban Warblers; 130. New World Blackbirds; 131. New World Warblers; 132. Palm-tanagers and allies; 133. Spindalis; 134. Puerto Rican Tanager; 135. Chat-tanagers; 136. Mitrospingus and allies; 137. Cardinals; 138. Tanagers.
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The Agreement on the Conservation of AfricanEurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA).
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INSTITUTIONS THAT HAVE ADOPTED THE TAXONOMY AND NOMENCLATURE OF THE ILLUSTRATED CHECKLIST