Species limits in the Elegant Pitta (Pitta elegans) complex from Wallacea based on bioacoustic and morphometric analysis

Species limits in the Elegant Pitta (Pitta elegans) complex from Wallacea based on bioacoustic and morphometric analysis

Abstract Background The Elegant Pitta (Pitta elegans) complex displays a remarkable diversity of morphological and bioacoustic traits across five taxa currently recognized as subspecies. They differ in plumage characteristics (such as red versus black belly patches; supercilium color and extent; and...

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Main Authors: Arya Y. Yue, Elize Y. X. Ng, James A. Eaton, Frank E. Rheindt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:Avian Research
Subjects:
Bioacoustic analysis
Elegant Pitta
Morphometric analysis
Pitta elegans
Territorial calls
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40657-020-00227-4

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