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Myrmelastes
''Myrmelastes'' is a genus of passerine birds in the family Thamnophilidae. Most of these species were previously placed in the genus ''Schistocichla''. The genus formerly included only three species, but several taxa previously considered subspecies of the spot-winged antbird have been elevated to species status. The genus contains eight species: * Plumbeous antbird (''Myrmelastes hyperythrus'') * Slate-colored antbird (''Myrmelastes schistaceus'') * Spot-winged antbird (''Myrmelastes leucostigma'') * Humaita antbird (''Myrmelastes humaythae'') * Brownish-headed antbird (''Myrmelastes brunneiceps'') * Rufous-faced antbird (''Myrmelastes rufifacies'') * Roraiman antbird (''Myrmelastes saturatus'') * Caura antbird (''Myrmelastes caurensis'') These species were formerly placed in the genus ''Schistocichla'' which had been erected by the American ornithologist W.E. Clyde Todd in 1927 with spot-winged antbird as the type species. A molecular phylogenetic study published in 2013 found ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plumbeous Antbird
The plumbeous antbird (''Myrmelastes hyperythrus'') is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.Remsen, J. V., Jr., J. I. Areta, E. Bonaccorso, S. Claramunt, G. Del-Rio, A. Jaramillo, D. F. Lane, M. B. Robbins, F. G. Stiles, and K. J. Zimmer. Version 4 March 2024. Species Lists of Birds for South American Countries and Territories. https://www.museum.lsu.edu/~Remsen/SACCCountryLists.htm retrieved March 5, 2024 Taxonomy and systematics The plumbeous antbird was Species description, described by the English zoologist Philip Sclater in 1855 and given the binomial name ''Thamnophilus hyperythrus''. The Binomial nomenclature, specific name combines the Ancient Greek words ''hupo'' "beneath" and ''eruthros'' "red". Alternatively, the name may be from the Greek word ''huperuthros'' for "reddish". The current genus ''Myrmelastes'' was introduced by Sclater in 1858 with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slate-colored Antbird
The slate-colored antbird (''Myrmelastes schistaceus'') is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.Remsen, J. V., Jr., J. I. Areta, E. Bonaccorso, S. Claramunt, G. Del-Rio, A. Jaramillo, D. F. Lane, M. B. Robbins, F. G. Stiles, and K. J. Zimmer. Version 4 March 2024. Species Lists of Birds for South American Countries and Territories. https://www.museum.lsu.edu/~Remsen/SACCCountryLists.htm retrieved March 5, 2024 Taxonomy and systematics The slate-colored antbird has a complicated taxonomic history. It was described by the English zoologist Philip Sclater in 1858 and given the binomial name ''Hypnocmenis schistacea''. Later authors placed it successively in genera '' Sclateria'', '' Schistocichla'', and ''Percnostola''.Schulenberg, T. S. and G. M. Kirwan (2020). Slate-colored Antbird (''Myrmelastes schistaceus''), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (T. S. Schulenberg, Ed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caura Antbird
The Caura antbird (''Myrmelastes caurensis'') is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Brazil and Venezuela. Taxonomy and systematics The Caura antbird has a complicated taxonomic history. It was described as ''Sclateria schistacea caurensis'', a subspecies of the slate-colored antbird (now ''M. schistaceus''). A 1924 publication listed it as a separate species, ''Sclateria caurensis''. It was later placed in genera '' Schistocichla'' and ''Percnostola''.Remsen, J. V., Jr., J. I. Areta, E. Bonaccorso, S. Claramunt, G. Del-Rio, A. Jaramillo, D. F. Lane, M. B. Robbins, F. G. Stiles, and K. J. Zimmer. Version 27 July 2024. A classification of the bird species of South America. American Ornithological Society. https://www.museum.lsu.edu/~Remsen/SACCBaseline.htm retrieved July 28, 2024 A 2013 study finalized its move to genus '' Myrmelastes''.Isler, M.L., Bravo, G.A. and Brumfield, R.T. (2013). Taxonomic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rufous-faced Antbird
The rufous-faced antbird (''Myrmelastes rufifacies'') is a species of bird in the family Thamnophilidae. It is found in humid forest in the Brazilian Amazon south of the Amazon River and east of the Madeira River. The rufous-faced antbird was previously considered as a subspecies of the spot-winged antbird. A 2007 study of the vocal characteristics found that there were significant differences between the taxa and based on this evidence the rufous-faced antbird was promoted to species status. As presently defined, the rufous-faced antbird is monotypic. The conservation status of the rufous-faced antbird has been assessed by BirdLife International to be of Least Concern A least-concern species is a species that has been categorized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as evaluated as not being a focus of species conservation because the specific species is still plentiful in the wild. Th .... References rufous-faced antbird Birds of the Brazilia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Humaita Antbird
The Humaita antbird (''Myrmelastes humaythae'') is a species of passerine bird in the family Thamnophilidae. It is found in humid forest in the south-western Amazon in Brazil and Bolivia. Until recently, the Humaita antbird was considered a subspecies of the spot-winged antbird. A 2007 study of the vocal characteristics found significant differences between the taxa and based on this evidence the Humaita antbird was promoted to species status. As presently defined, the Humaita antbird is monotypic. The conservation status of the Humaita antbird has been assessed by BirdLife International to be of Least Concern A least-concern species is a species that has been categorized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as evaluated as not being a focus of species conservation because the specific species is still plentiful in the wild. Th .... References Humaita antbird Birds of the Brazilian Amazon Humaita antbird {{Thamnophilidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spot-winged Antbird
The spot-winged antbird (''Myrmelastes leucostigma'') is a species of bird in the family Thamnophilidae. It is found in humid forest in the Amazon north of the Amazon River, and in the far western Amazon and adjacent lower east Andean slopes. The spot-winged antbird was described by the Austrian ornithologist August von Pelzeln in 1868 and given the binomial name ''Percnostola leucostigma''. The Roraiman, Humaita, brownish-headed and rufous-faced antbird were formerly considered as subspecies, but based on the differences in voice and plumage characteristics they are now treated as separate species. As presently defined, the spot-winged antbird includes the subspecies ''infuscata'', ''subplumbea'' and ''intensa''. The conservation status of the spot-winged antbird has been assessed by BirdLife International to be of Least concern A least-concern species is a species that has been categorized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as evaluated as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roraiman Antbird
The Roraiman antbird (''Myrmelastes saturatus'') is a species of passerine bird in the family Thamnophilidae. Until recently, it was considered a subspecies of the spot-winged antbird, but based on differences in voice and plumage it has been recommended that they are treated as separate species. As presently defined, the Roraiman antbird includes the subspecies ''obscura''. It is found in humid forest associated with the Tepuis of south-eastern Venezuela, Guyana and far northern Brazil (northern Roraima only). Although generally uncommon, it is considered to be of least concern by BirdLife International BirdLife International is a global partnership of non-governmental organizations that strives to conserve birds and their habitats. BirdLife International's priorities include preventing extinction of bird species, identifying and safeguarding .... References Roraiman Antbird.BirdLife Species Factsheet. Accessed 2008-06-27 Roraiman antbird Birds of the Tepuis Rora ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brownish-headed Antbird
The brownish-headed antbird (''Myrmelastes brunneiceps'') is a species of passerine bird in the family Thamnophilidae. It is found in humid forest in the far south-western Amazon in Peru and Bolivia. Until recently, the brownish-headed antbird was considered a subspecies of the spot-winged antbird. A 2007 study of the vocal characteristics found significant differences between the taxa and based on this evidence the brownish-headed antbird was promoted to species status. As presently defined, the brownish-headed antbird is monotypic. The conservation status of the brownish-headed antbird has been assessed by BirdLife International, to be of Least Concern A least-concern species is a species that has been categorized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as evaluated as not being a focus of species conservation because the specific species is still plentiful in the wild. Th .... References brownish-headed antbird Birds of the Peruvian Andes brown ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subspecies
In biological classification, subspecies is a rank below species, used for populations that live in different areas and vary in size, shape, or other physical characteristics ( morphology), but that can successfully interbreed. Not all species have subspecies, but for those that do there must be at least two. Subspecies is abbreviated subsp. or ssp. and the singular and plural forms are the same ("the subspecies is" or "the subspecies are"). In zoology, under the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, the subspecies is the only taxonomic rank below that of species that can receive a name. In botany and mycology, under the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants, other infraspecific ranks, such as variety, may be named. In bacteriology and virology, under standard bacterial nomenclature and virus nomenclature, there are recommendations but not strict requirements for recognizing other important infraspecific ranks. A taxonomist decides w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philip Sclater
Philip Lutley Sclater (4 November 1829 – 27 June 1913) was an English lawyer and zoologist. In zoology, he was an expert ornithologist, and identified the main zoogeographic regions of the world. He was Secretary of the Zoological Society of London for 42 years, from 1860–1902. Early life Sclater was born at Tangier Park, in Wootton St Lawrence, Hampshire, where his father William Lutley Sclater had a country house. George Sclater-Booth, 1st Baron Basing was Philip's elder brother. Philip grew up at Hoddington House where he took an early interest in birds. He was educated in school at Twyford and at thirteen went to Winchester College and later Corpus Christi College, Oxford where he studied scientific ornithology under Hugh Edwin Strickland. In 1851 he began to study law and was admitted a Fellow of Corpus Christi College. In 1856 he travelled to America and visited Lake Superior and the upper St. Croix River, canoeing down it to the Mississippi. Sclater w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taxa
In biology, a taxon ( back-formation from '' taxonomy''; plural taxa) is a group of one or more populations of an organism or organisms seen by taxonomists to form a unit. Although neither is required, a taxon is usually known by a particular name and given a particular ranking, especially if and when it is accepted or becomes established. It is very common, however, for taxonomists to remain at odds over what belongs to a taxon and the criteria used for inclusion. If a taxon is given a formal scientific name, its use is then governed by one of the nomenclature codes specifying which scientific name is correct for a particular grouping. Initial attempts at classifying and ordering organisms (plants and animals) were set forth in Carl Linnaeus's system in ''Systema Naturae'', 10th edition (1758), as well as an unpublished work by Bernard and Antoine Laurent de Jussieu. The idea of a unit-based system of biological classification was first made widely available in 1805 in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
