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Orinoco Goose (Oressochen jubatus), version 2.0
Skip to content Order Family Genus Carlos Bosque, Lisa Davenport, Whaldener Endo, Ken Kriese, and Peter F. D. Boesman Version: 2.0 — Published November 29, 2024 Revision Notes Sign in to see your badges This content is available exclusively to Birds of the World subscribers. Sign in Learn more Bosque, C., L. Davenport, W. Endo, K. Kriese, and P. F. D. Boesman (2024). Orinoco Goose (Oressochen jubatus), version 2.0. In Birds of the World (N. D. Sly, Editor). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA.
Long-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus kingii), version 2.0
Skip to content Order Family Genus Cristina Sainz-Borgo, Douglas L. Altshuler, and Peter F. D. Boesman Version: 2.0 — Published February 16, 2024 Revision Notes Sign in to see your badges Sylphs (Aglaiocercus) are a captivating group of short-billed, long-tailed hummingbirds that inhabit humid montane Andean forests. The Long-tailed Sylph is the most widespread member of the genus, ranging from Venezuela to Bolivia.
Stripe-cheeked Greenbul (Arizelocichla milanjensis), version 3.0
Skip to content Order Family Genus Names (15) Monotypic Flemming P. Jensen, Peter F. D. Boesman, and Peter Pyle Version: 3.0 — Published October 22, 2024 Revision Notes Sign in to see your badges This content is available exclusively to Birds of the World subscribers. Sign in Learn more Jensen, F. P., P. F. D. Boesman, and P. Pyle (2024). Stripe-cheeked Greenbul (Arizelocichla milanjensis), version 3.0. In Birds of the World (G. M. Kirwan and B. K. Keeney, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA.
Germain's Swiftlet (Aerodramus germani), version 2.0
Skip to content Order Family Genus Wich'yanan Limparungpatthanakij, Philip Chantler, Peter F. D. Boesman, Chuenchom Hansasuta, and Peter Pyle Version: 2.0 — Published September 1, 2023 Revision Notes Sign in to see your badges Account navigation This content is available exclusively to Birds of the World subscribers. Sign in Learn more Limparungpatthanakij , W. L., P. Chantler, P. F. D. Boesman, C. Hansasuta, and P. Pyle (2023).
Marquesan Swiftlet (Aerodramus ocistus), version 2.0
Skip to content Order Family Genus Guy M. Kirwan, Philip Chantler, and Peter F. D. Boesman Version: 2.0 — Published August 4, 2023 Revision Notes Sign in to see your badges Account navigation This content is available exclusively to Birds of the World subscribers. Sign in Learn more Kirwan, G. M., P. Chantler, and P. F. D. Boesman (2023). Marquesan Swiftlet (Aerodramus ocistus), version 2.0. In Birds of the World (B. K. Keeney, Editor). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA.
New Zealand Fernbird (Poodytes punctatus), version 2.0
Guy M. Kirwan revised the account and standardized the content with Clements taxonomy. August Davidson-Onsgard revised the account and contributed to the Behavior, Breeding, Demography, and Conservation pages. Peter Pyle contributed to the Plumages, Molts, and Structure page. Arnau Bonan Barfull curated the media. Claire Walter copyedited the account.
Blackish Oystercatcher (Haematopus ater), version 2.0
Guy M. Kirwan revised the account and standardized the content with Clements taxonomy. Peter Pyle contributed to the Plumages, Molts, and Structure page. Peter F. D. Boesman contributed to the Sounds and Vocal Behaviors page. Arnau Bonan Barfull curated the media.
Ethiopian Boubou (Laniarius aethiopicus), version 2.0
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Yellow-bellied Prinia (Prinia flaviventris), version 2.0
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Mayan Antthrush (Formicarius moniliger), version 2.0
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Plain-tailed Wren (Pheugopedius euophrys), version 2.0
PROTONYM: Thryothorus euophrys "Sclater, PL", 1860. Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London Part 28(1), p. 74. TYPE LOCALITY: Lloa, a few miles south of Quito, on the side of Pichincha, Pichincha, Ecuador.
Speckled Pigeon (Columba guinea), version 2.0
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Bogota Rail (Rallus semiplumbeus), version 2.0
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Banded Sunbird (Anthreptes rubritorques), version 2.0
Flemming P. Jensen revised the account. Peter Pyle contributed to the Plumages, Molts, and Structure page. Peter F. D. Boesman contributed to the Sounds and Vocal Behaviors page. Tammy Zhang curated the media. Daphne R. Walmer, JoAnn Hackos, and Robin K. Murie copyedited the account.
Beautiful Sunbird (Cinnyris pulchellus), version 1.1
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Fiery-throated Hummingbird (Panterpe insignis), version 2.0
Tyler Wenzel, F. Gary Stiles, and Peter F. D. Boesman Version: 2.0 - Published April 7, 2023 Revision Notes Tyler Wenzel revised the account. Peter Pyle contributed to the Plumages, Molts, and Structure page. Tyler Wenzel and Arnau Bonan Barfull curated the media. PROTONYM: Panterpe insignis Cabanis & Heine, 1860.
Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis), version 2.0
Steven G. Mlodinow revised the account. Peter Pyle contributed to the Plumages, Molts, and Structure page. Peter F. D. Boesman contributed to the Sounds and Vocal Behaviors page. August Davidson-Onsgard curated the media. Huy C. Truong revised the distribution map. Gracey Brouillard copyedited the account.
African Tailorbird (Artisornis metopias), version 2.0
The African Tailorbird is a small rufous-headed songbird with a relatively long bill and short tail, restricted to a string of isolated mountains in eastern Tanzania and northwestern Mozambique. In these areas it occurs in dense undergrowth, mainly at forest edges and clearings from around 1,000 to 2,600 meters elevation.
Usambara Weaver (Ploceus nicolli), version 2.0
Flemming P. Jensen revised the account. Peter Pyle contributed to the Plumages, Molts, and Structure page. Peter F. D. Boesman contributed to the Sounds and Vocal Behaviors page. Audrey Su curated the media. JoAnn Hackos, Miriam Kowarski, Robin K. Murie, and Daphne R. Walmer copyedited the account.
Amani Sunbird (Hedydipna pallidigaster), version 2.0
Flemming P. Jensen and Peter F. D. Boesman Version: 2.0 - Published December 9, 2022 Revision Notes Flemming P. Jensen revised the account. Peter Pyle contributed to the Plumages, Molts, and Structure page. Peter F. D. Boesman contributed to the Sounds and Vocal Behaviors page. Arnau Bonan Barfull curated the media.
Lesser Wagtail-Tyrant (Stigmatura napensis), version 1.1
John W. Fitzpatrick, Peter F. D. Boesman, and Harold F. Greeney Version: 1.1 - Published September 2, 2022 Revision Notes Harold F. Greeney revised the account and standardized the content with Clements taxonomy. Peter F. D. Boesman contributed to the Sounds and Vocal Behavior pages. Arnau Bonan Barfull curated the media.
African Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx cupreus), version 1.1
Robert B. Payne and Peter F. D. Boesman Version: 1.1 - Published October 15, 2021 Revision Notes Peter F. D. Boesman contributed to the Sounds and Vocal Behavior page. PROTONYM: Cuculus cupreus Shaw, 1792. Mus.Lever. 1, no. 4, p.157. TYPE LOCALITY: 'Most probably an African bird' = Africa, restricted to Gambia by Grant antea, p.
Moustached Turca (Pteroptochos megapodius), version 2.0
The Moustached Turca is a charismatic Chilean endemic. It is a very vocal species, and despite its large size and preference for rather open habitat, it is far easier to hear than to see. Its peculiar song and calls are characteristic sounds of the dry scrubby valleys of central Chile. It is a large tapaculo which is currently placed in the genus Pteroptochos, together with the huet-huets. The species has massive feet and thick legs with a brown body and a wide, white "moustache" stripe on the face.
Seaside Cinclodes (Cinclodes nigrofumosus), version 2.0
Skip to content Order Family Genus Vicente Pantoja, Fernando Medrano, André Vielma, Thomas S. Schulenberg, Alvaro Jaramillo, and Peter F. D. Boesman Version: 2.0 — Published February 19, 2021 Revision Notes Sign in to see your badges Pantoja, V., F. Medrano, A. Vielma, T. S. Schulenberg, A. Jaramillo, and P. F. D. Boesman (2021). Seaside Cinclodes (Cinclodes nigrofumosus), version 2.0. In Birds of the World (T. S. Schulenberg and B. K. Keeney, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA.
Siberian Pipit (Anthus japonicus), version 1.0
Skip to content Order Family Genus Names (29) Monotypic Steven G. Mlodinow, Paul Hendricks, N. A. Verbeek, Peter Pyle, and Peter F. D. Boesman Version: 1.0 — Published October 22, 2024 Revision Notes Sign in to see your badges This content is available exclusively to Birds of the World subscribers. Sign in Learn more Mlodinow, S. G., P. Hendricks, N. A. Verbeek, P. Pyle, and P. F. D. Boesman (2024). Siberian Pipit (Anthus japonicus), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (B. K. Keeney and S. M. Billerman, Editors).
Schalow's Turaco (Tauraco schalowi), version 1.1
Donald A. Turner and Peter F. D. Boesman Version: 1.1 - Published December 4, 2020 Revision Notes In this partial revision, the Sounds and Vocal Behavior section was revised by Peter F. D. Boesman. PROTONYM: Corythaix schalowi Reichenow, 1891. Journal für Ornithologie 39, p.148. TYPE LOCALITY: West and central Africa, type from Novo Redondo, Angola.
Black Stilt (Himantopus novaezelandiae), version 1.0
Ray J. Pierce, Guy M. Kirwan, Peter F. D. Boesman, and Christopher J. Sharpe Version: 1.0 - Published March 4, 2020 Text last updated December 17, 2015 PROTONYM: Himantopus novae-zelandiae Gould, 1841. The Birds of Australia [Gould] pt4, pl.34. TYPE LOCALITY: Port Nicholson, North Island, New Zealand.
Pygmy Swiftlet (Collocalia troglodytes)
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Red-spectacled Parrot (Amazona pretrei), version 1.0
Nigel Collar and Peter F. D. Boesman Version: 1.0 - Published March 4, 2020 Text last updated October 29, 2013 PROTONYM: Psittacus pretrei Temminck, 1830. Planches Color. livr.83, pl.492. TYPE LOCALITY: Mexico?, error = southern Brazil, suggested by Brabourne and Chubb, Bds. So. Am., 1912, p. 90.
Common Swift (Apus apus), version 1.0
Philip Chantler, Peter F. D. Boesman, and Guy M. Kirwan Version: 1.0 - Published March 4, 2020 Text last updated February 27, 2017 PROTONYM: Hirundo Apus Linnaeus, 1758. Syst. Nat. ed.10, p.192. TYPE LOCALITY: Europe; restricted type locality, Sweden.
Chilean Skua (Stercorarius chilensis), version 1.1
Skip to content Order Family Genus Robert W. Furness, Peter F. D. Boesman, and Ernest Garcia Version: 1.1 — Published August 29, 2024 Revision Notes Sign in to see your badges This content is available exclusively to Birds of the World subscribers. Sign in Learn more Furness, R.W., P. F. D. Boesman, and E. F. J. Garcia (2024). Chilean Skua (Stercorarius chilensis), version 1.1. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, E. de Juana, and F. Medrano, Editors).
Chestnut-crowned Antpitta (Grallaria ruficapilla), version 2.0
Skip to content Order Family Genus Harold F. Greeney, Peter F. D. Boesman, and Guy M. Kirwan Version: 2.0 — Published September 13, 2024 Revision Notes Sign in to see your badges This content is available exclusively to Birds of the World subscribers. Sign in Learn more Greeney, H. F., P. F. D. Boesman, and G. M. Kirwan (2024). Chestnut-crowned Antpitta (Grallaria ruficapilla), version 2.0. In Birds of the World (S. M. Billerman, B. K. Keeney, and T. S. Schulenberg, Editors).
Austral Parakeet (Enicognathus ferrugineus), version 1.1
Skip to content Order Family Genus Nigel Collar, Eduardo de Juana, Peter F. D. Boesman, and Vicente Pantoja Version: 1.1 — Published December 4, 2024 Revision Notes Sign in to see your badges This content is available exclusively to Birds of the World subscribers. Sign in Learn more Collar, N., E. de Juana, P. F. D. Boesman, and V. Pantoja (2024). Austral Parakeet (Enicognathus ferrugineus), version 1.1. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, E. de Juana, and F.
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