New Caledonian Thicketbird

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New Caledonian Thicketbird (<em>Cincloramphus mariae</em>) is a species of Grassbirds & Allies (<em>Locustellidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

New Caledonian Thicketbird (Cincloramphus mariae) is a species of Grassbirds & Allies (Locustellidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Cincloramphus; binomial: Cincloramphus mariae; authority: (Verreaux, J, 1869).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Move (8.2) New Caledonian Thicketbird from Megalurulus to Cincloramphus (Alström 2011a; Alström et al. 2018). Change species epithet from mariei to original spelling mariae. Spelling mariei may be an unjustified emendation (Dickinson & Christidis 2014; HBW).

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