Morningbird

Overview

Morningbird (Pachycephala tenebrosa) is a species of Whistlers & Allies (Pachycephalidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pachycephala; binomial: Pachycephala tenebrosa; authority: (Hartlaub & Finsch, 1868).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Pacific Ocean.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

The Morningbird of Palau belongs in Pachycephala not Colluricincla (Dumbacher et al. 2008; Norman et al. 2009; Jønsson et al. 2010). See Sooty Shrikethrush Colluricincla tenebrosa for confusing nomenclatural issues.