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Endemic Birds Of Mexico
This article is one of a series providing information about endemism among birds in the world's various zoogeographic zones. For an overview of this subject see Endemism in birds. Patterns of endemism Genus-level endemism No bird families are endemic to the region; however, the following genera are endemic: In addition in the following genera, high proportions of the member species are endemic to the region: Endemic Bird Areas Birdlife International has defined a number of Endemic Bird Areas and Secondary Areas in this region. List of species The following is a list of bird species endemic to the region of Mexico south to Nicaragua (M indicates a species endemic to Mexico; G, Guatemala). * M Rufous-bellied chachalaca * M West Mexican chachalaca * Highland guan * M,G Horned guan * M Bearded wood-partridge * M Long-tailed wood-partridge * M Elegant quail * M Banded quail * Black-throated bobwhite * Singing quail * Ocellated quail * Ocellated turkey * M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Endemic (ecology)
Endemism is the state of a species being found only in a single defined geographic location, such as an island, state, nation, country or other defined zone; organisms that are indigenous to a place are not endemic to it if they are also found elsewhere. For example, the Cape sugarbird is found exclusively in southwestern South Africa and is therefore said to be ''endemic'' to that particular part of the world. An endemic species can also be referred to as an ''endemism'' or, in scientific literature, as an ''endemite''. Similarly, many species found in the Western ghats of India are examples of endemism. Endemism is an important concept in conservation biology for measuring biodiversity in a particular place and evaluating the risk of extinction for species. Endemism is also of interest in evolutionary biology, because it provides clues about how changes in the environment cause species to undergo range shifts (potentially expanding their range into a larger area or bec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singing Quail
The singing quail (''Dactylortyx thoracicus'') is a species of bird in the family Odontophoridae, the New World quail. It is found in Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. Taxonomy and systematics The singing quail is the only member of its genus and has 11 subspecies. Several other subspecies have been proposed but have not been validated; those forms are included within the 11 accepted subspecies.Carroll, J. P., G. M. Kirwan, and P. F. D. Boesman (2020). Singing Quail (''Dactylortyx thoracicus''), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.sinqua1.01 retrieved September 11, 2021 * ''D. t. pettingilli'' * ''D. t. thoracicus'' (Veracruz singing quail) * ''D. t. sharpei'' (Yucatán singing quail) * ''D. t. paynteri'' * ''D. t. devius'' (Jaliscan singing quail) * ''D. t. melodus'' * ''D. t. chiapensis'' (Chiapan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eared Poorwill
The eared poorwill (''Nyctiphrynus mcleodii'') is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is endemic to Mexico. Taxonomy and systematics The eared poorwill has sometimes been placed in genus ''Otophanes''. Two subspecies, the nominate ''Nyctiphrynus mcleodii mcleodii'' and ''N. m. rayi'' are recognized by most authorities. However, some authors contend that the latter is invalid.Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, S. M. Billerman, T. A. Fredericks, J. A. Gerbracht, D. Lepage, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2021. The eBird/Clements checklist of Birds of the World: v2021. Downloaded from https://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/ Retrieved August 25, 2021HBW and BirdLife International (2020) ''Handbook of the Birds of the World and BirdLife International digital checklist of the birds of the world'' Version 5. Available at: http://datazone.birdlife.org/userfiles/file/Species/Taxonomy/HBW-BirdLife_Checklist_v5_Dec20.zip xls zipped 1 MBr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fulvous Owl
The fulvous owl (''Strix fulvescens''), or Guatemala barred owl, is a resident of the cloud forests of Central America. A medium-sized true owl, it has a round head, lacking ear tufts. Its typical coloration is warm dark brown or reddish brown on the back and lighter brown on the front with darker barring. Adults weigh approximately , with females being heavier. Its distribution is limited to highland regions of Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. It inhabits elevations from , and is fairly common within its range. Its behavior is poorly known, as are its population size and distribution. It is classified as a species of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, although it is considered endangered in Mexico. Taxonomy and systematics The fulvous owl is a monotypic species in the genus '' Strix''. It is a member of the true owl family, Strigidae. It was formally described in 1868, as ''Syrnium fulvescens''. The type specimen came from Guatemala. In 197 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colima Pygmy-owl
The Colima pygmy owl (''Glaucidium palmarum'') is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to the western part of Mexico. Taxonomy and systematics The International Ornithological Committee (IOC) treats the Colima pygmy owl as monotypic. However, the Clements taxonomy and ''Handbook of the Birds of the World'' recognize three subspecies, the nominate ''Glaucidium palmarum palmarum'', ''G. p. oberholseri'', and ''G. p. griscomi''.Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, S. M. Billerman, T. A. Fredericks, J. A. Gerbracht, D. Lepage, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2021. The eBird/Clements checklist of Birds of the World: v2021. Downloaded from https://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/ Retrieved August 25, 2021HBW and BirdLife International (2020) ''Handbook of the Birds of the World and BirdLife International digital checklist of the birds of the world'' Version 5. Available at: http://datazone.birdlife.org/userfiles/file/Species/Taxonomy/HB ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamaulipas Pygmy-owl
The Tamaulipas pygmy owl (''Glaucidium sanchezi'') is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to Mexico. This is one of the smallest owls in the world, with a mean length of . However, at , it is slightly heavier than the long-whiskered owlet and the elf owl. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Description The adult Tamaulipas pygmy owl has a length of between with a relatively long tail of between . Their average weight is , the male generally being lighter than the female. The male has a brownish facial disc flecked with white and short white eyebrows. The upper parts are olive-brown, with a greyer crown and fine white speckling at the front and sides of the crown. The main wing and tail feathers are barred in white. The underparts are whitish with some reddish-brown streaking and mottling. The legs are feathered, the bill is yellowish-brown and the eyes are yellow. The female is similar but has an overall more reddish-brown app ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bearded Screech-owl
The bearded screech owl or Santa Barbara screech owl (''Megascops barbarus'') is a small "typical owl" in subfamily Striginae. It is found in Guatemala and Mexico.HBW and BirdLife International (2020) ''Handbook of the Birds of the World and BirdLife International digital checklist of the birds of the world'' Version 5. Available at: http://datazone.birdlife.org/userfiles/file/Species/Taxonomy/HBW-BirdLife_Checklist_v5_Dec20.zip xls zipped 1 MBretrieved 27 May 2021 Taxonomy and systematics The bearded screech owl was first described by Philip Sclater and Osbert Salvin in 1868. It shares genus ''Megascops'' with more than 20 other screech owls. It is monotypic. The specific epithet ''barbarus'' is derived from the type locality of Santa Bárbara, Vera Paz, Guatemala, and "bearded" is apparently a errant derivation of it (bearded would be ''barbatus'').Enríquez, P. L. (2020). Bearded Screech-Owl (''Megascops barbarus''), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (T. S. Schulenberg, E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balsas Screech-owl
The Balsas screech owl (''Megascops seductus'') is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to Mexico. Taxonomy and systematics The Balsas screech owl is monotypic. Description The Balsas screech owl is among the larger members of genus ''Megascops''; it is long and weighs between . Its facial disc is grayish brown with brownish markings and a darker border. Its "ear" tufts are short. The crown and upperparts are also grayish brown; the crown has darker streaks and the upperparts have a pinkish blush and dark streaks and other marks. The closed wing shows two bands of whitish spots. The underparts are paler than the upperparts and have narrow dark streaks and faint vermiculation. Distribution and habitat The Balsas screech owl is endemic to interior southwestern Mexico. Its range is centered on the valley of the Balsas River from southern Jalisco southeast into central Guerrero. It inhabits arid open and semi-open areas such as deciduous woodland with cactu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lesser Roadrunner
The lesser roadrunner (''Geococcyx velox'') is a large, long-legged bird that is a member of the cuckoo family, Cuculidae. It is found in Mesoamerica. Its Latin name means "swift earth-cuckoo". Along with the greater roadrunner, it is one of two species in the genus '' Geococcyx''. Description The lesser roadrunner is a slender bird that reaches a length of 46 to 51 cm (18 in), the tail itself accounting for about . Its average length is . The male weighs , while the female weighs . The crown, crest and neck of the lesser roadrunner are black with a bronze glow and small light brown spots. The back neck is black-brown, with feathers are lined with a pale brown, so that a brown-white dashes arises. The plumage of the upper body is dark brown with light speckles and lightens to maroon towards the rump, and its breast is white. The rectrices are black with a dark purple luster. Young roadrunners resemble adults, but have ocher-colored lines, and duller skin around t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Socorro Dove
The Socorro dove or Grayson's dove (''Zenaida graysoni'') is a dove species which is extinct in the wild. It was endemic to Socorro Island in the Revillagigedo Islands off the west coast of Mexico. The last sighting in its natural habitat was in 1972 and it survives only in captivity. A reintroduction program is being prepared. It is a close relative of the mourning and eared doves, particularly the former, and was at one time considered a subspecies. In captivity, it hybridizes with the former and almost all privately owned birds as well as several of the captive breeding program birds are known or strongly suspected to be hybrids. These are excluded from the reintroduction program as there is evidence of unique adaptations in the Socorro species. The scientific name commemorates Zénaïde Laetitia Julie Bonaparte and the American ornithologist and artist Andrew Jackson Grayson. Description The Socorro dove is a medium-sized, principally terrestrial dove with long leg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White-faced Quail-dove
The white-faced quail-dove (''Zentrygon albifacies'') is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.Soberanes-González, C. A., C. I. Rodríguez-Flores, M. d. C. Arizmendi, G. M. Kirwan, and T. S. Schulenberg (2020). White-faced Quail-Dove (''Zentrygon albifacies''), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (T. S. Schulenberg, Editor). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.wfqdov1.01 retrieved September 24, 2021 Taxonomy and systematics The white-faced quail-dove is monotypic. It was originally described in genus ''Geotrygon'', later placed in genus ''Oreopeleia'', and still later in its present ''Zentrygon''. Its relationships with the other members of its genus have not been fully resolved. Description The white-faced quail-dove is long. Eleven specimens had weights ranging from . Adults' crowns are gray, from very light in front fairly deep at the back and into the nape. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tuxtla Quail-dove
The Tuxtla quail-dove or Veracruz quail-dove (''Zentrygon carrikeri'') is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to southeastern Mexico. Taxonomy and systematics The Tuxtla quail-dove is monotypic. It and the purplish-backed quail-dove (''Zentrygon lawrencii'') of Central America were previously considered conspecific.Baptista, L. F., P. W. Trail, H. M. Horblit, P. F. D. Boesman, and E. F. J. Garcia (2020). Tuxtla Quail-Dove (''Zentrygon carrikeri''), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.tuqdov1.01 retrieved September 23, 2021 Description The Tuxtla quail-dove is long. The adult's head, neck, throat and breast are light bluish gray and the flanks light brown. It has a wide black malar stripe. Its back and wings are olive brown with little iridescence. Juveniles are darker all over with cinnamon edges to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
