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Birds of the world - Recommended english names

To: "Tim Murphy" <>, <>
Subject: Birds of the world - Recommended english names
From: "Greg" <>
Date: Sat, 5 May 2007 09:00:50 +1000
As with any taxonomic list it would be out of date on the date of publication. I was surprised that the Osprey was treated as one species when it has been shown to be four with Australasian birds being a separate species. The Black-necked Stork is also likely to be split in the next edition of Christidis and Boles.

I noted the resurrection of 'Rufous Night Heron' and 'Maned Duck'. This is contrary to Christidis and Boles and I doubt whether they will change them in the revision.

Greg Clancy





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