Taxonomy of the Loggerhead Kingbird (Tyrannus caudifasciatus) complex (Aves: Tyrannidae)

Orlando H. Garrido; James W. Wiley; George B. Reynard

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Taxonomy of the Loggerhead Kingbird (Tyrannus caudifasciatus) complex (Aves: Tyrannidae)

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Authors:

Orlando H. Garrido, James W. Wiley, George B. Reynard

Year:

2009

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

International Institute of Tropical Forestry

Source:

The Wilson Journal of Ornithology. 121(4): 703-713

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Abstract

We examined the complex of populations of the Loggerhead Kingbird (Tyrannus caudifasciatus), a West Indian endemic. We separate populations in Puerto Rico and Isla Vieques (T. taylori), and Hispaniola (T. gabbii) as distinct species. Subspecific distinction is assigned to populations in Cuba, Isla de Pinos, and Cuban satellites (T. caudifasciatus caudifasciatus); Cayman Islands (T. c. caymanensis); Jamaica (T. c. jamaicensis); and the Bahamas (T. c. bahamensis) on the basis of differences in plumage coloration and pattern, size, vocalizations, and distribution.

Citation

Garrido, Orlando H.; Wiley, James W.; Reynard, George B. 2009. Taxonomy of the Loggerhead Kingbird (Tyrannus caudifasciatus) complex (Aves: Tyrannidae). The Wilson Journal of Ornithology. 121(4): 703-713.