Hydropsalis ruficervix (P. L. Sclater, 1866)
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https://doi.org/ 10.1111/zoj.12109 |
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5311996 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03F887A8-FF83-FFBB-053A-44D5FB0672B2 |
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Marcus |
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Hydropsalis ruficervix |
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HYDROPSALIS RUFICERVIX (P.L. SCLATER, 1866)
Definition
Previously Caprimulgus longirostris ruficervix . It is elevated to full species status. It is the sister species of H. roraimae . Together the two species form a clade that is sister to H. longirostris .
Diagnosis
Intermediate in size and body shape to H. longirostris and H. roraimae . Its plumage is most similar to H. roraimae , but is slightly lighter and is more distinctly cinnamon coloured, with white spots.
Comments
See previous section on H. roraimae .
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