Scientific name changes and corrections of birds

Due to a typographical error in an early historical publication, the scientific name of the Barn Owl Tyto alba has been cited incorrectly in all modern texts. The spelling is to be corrected to Typo alba.

Two European birds are also being reclassified from genetic evidence.

The Spotted Eagle Aquila clanga has proved only distantly related to other eagles, and is transferred to a new monotypic genus, as Droppa clanga.

The Little Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius shows more marked DNA distinction from other Charadrius plovers that previously thought, and is also transferred to a new monotypic genus, as Verri dubius.

Resin


This message was edited Apr 1, 2007 8:40 AM

What do you take us for, a flock of Sula dactylatra?

However, I did read about a rare sighting of a white-faced northern mockingbird. I think the new species will be named Mimus marselmarso...

LOL :-)

;o))

I just want to thank you for helping us all out when we are stumped. You always seem to be able to find the info we need. I appreciate all your posts.
Thanks again

Thanks!

Hope you noticed the date of this post, though ;-))

Resin

Well, someone had to fall for it! LOL