Palawan Fairy-bluebird
Palawan Fairy-bluebird (<em>Irena tweeddalii</em>) is a species of Fairy-bluebirds (<em>Irenidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Palawan Fairy-bluebird (Irena tweeddalii) is a species of Fairy-bluebirds (Irenidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Irena; binomial: Irena tweeddalii; authority: Sharpe, 1877.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Palawan Fairy-bluebird Irena tweeddalii is split from Asian Fairy-bluebird I. puella based on phylogenetic divergence and morphometric and plumage differences (Moltesen et al. 2012; Allen 2020; HBW/BirdLife).
