Journal article
Integrative taxonomy reveals hidden diversity in the Catharus fuscater (Passeriformes: Turdidae) complex in Central and South America
Zoological journal of the Linnean Society, v 199(1), pp 228-262
01 Sep 2023
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Abstract
We assembled datasets of genetic (genomic ultraconserved elements [UCEs], mtDNA) and phenotypic (morphology, voice) characters to address species limits and taxonomy in the slaty-backed nightingale-thrush Catharus fuscater (Passeriformes: Turdidae), a polytypic complex of songbirds with a broad montane distribution in Central and South America. We identified 10 allopatric populations that have been evolving independently for multiple glacial cycles. Genetic structure is broadly correlated with divergence in phenotypic characters, including plumage colour, iris colour, maxilla (bill) colour, and the acoustic structure of vocalizations (calls and songs). We propose an integrative taxonomic revision that recognizes seven species in the complex, including a newly described species from eastern Panama, and four subspecies, of which two are newly described.
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- Title
- Integrative taxonomy reveals hidden diversity in the Catharus fuscater (Passeriformes: Turdidae) complex in Central and South America
- Creators
- Matthew R. Halley (Corresponding Author) - Drexel Univ, Dept Biodivers Earth & Environm Sci, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USATherese A. Catanach - Drexel University, OrnithologyJohn Klicka - Burke Museum of Natural History and CultureJason D. Weckstein - Drexel University, Ornithology
- Publication Details
- Zoological journal of the Linnean Society, v 199(1), pp 228-262
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 35
- Grant note
- William L. McLean III Fellowship Drexel University, ANSP Ornithology Department
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Biodiversity, Earth, and Environmental Science (BEES); Ornithology
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001023751600001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85171885657
- Other Identifier
- 991020672048104721
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