Bismarck island thrush explained

The Bismarck island thrush (Turdus heinrothi), is a species of passerine in the family Turdidae. It is endemic to islands in Papua New Guinea. It was formerly considered to be multiple subspecies of the island thrush, until 2024 when the island thrush was split into 17 species by the IOC and Clements checklist.^{[1] [2]}

Taxonomy

The Bismarck island thrush was first described in 1924 by ornithologists Lionel Walter Rothschild and Ernst Hartert. There are currently three recognized subspecies:^[3]

• T. h. heinrothi Rothschild & Hartert, 1924 - Found on Mussau Island
• T. h. tolokiwae Diamond, 1989 - Found on Tolokiwa Island
• T. h. beehleri Ripley, 1977 - Found on New Ireland Island

Notes and References

1. Web site: Proposed Splits/Lumps . IOC World Bird List v14.2 . 20 October 2024.
2. Web site: 2024 Taxonomy Update—COMING SOON . eBird . 20 October 2024.
3. Web site: Bismarck Island-Thrush . Avibase . 20 October 2024.