Another case of splitters versus lumpers. The Western Ringtail used to be a
subspecies of the Common Ringtail, and has been split in recent years. Not
one I have seen, and they are supposed to be pretty thim on the ground (or
in the trees as it may be).
Have a good Easter all.
Cheers,
Peter
From: "John Graff" <>
To:
Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] Ringtail calls
Date: Thu, 05 Apr 2007 21:20:25 +1030
the common ringtail, Pseudocheirus peregrinus, widespread down eastern
Australia to Tasmania and also S W Western Australia.
My understading (supported by Menkhorst & Knight's "A Field Guide to the
Mammals of Australia" 2001 edition) is that Common Ringtail is found
exclusively in eastern Australia. The ringtails here in WA belong to a
different species, the Western Ringtail Possum (P.occidentalis) and are
quite rare, although they are quite easily found around Busselton town.
Cheers
John Graff
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