Solomons island thrush explained

The Solomons island thrush (Turdus kulambangrae), also known as the Guadalcanal island thrush,^[1] is a species of passerine in the family Turdidae. It is endemic to the Solomon Islands. Prior to 2024, it was considered to be two different subspecies of the island thrush.

Taxonomy

The Solomons island thrush was first described in 1941 by ornithologist Ernst Mayr as a subspecies of island thrush. However following a 2023 phylogenic study of the island thrush complex, the island thrush was split into 17 species by the IOC and Clements checklist.^{[2] [3] [4]}

There are currently two recognized subspecies:

• T. k. kulambangrae Mayr, 1941 - Found on Kolombangara
• T. k. sladeni Cain & Galbraith, 1955 - Found on Guadalcanal

Notes and References

1. Web site: Guadalcanal Island-Thrush . Avibase . 20 October 2024.
2. Web site: Proposed Splits/Lumps . IOC World Bird List v14.2 . 20 October 2024.
3. Web site: 2024 Taxonomy Update—COMING SOON . eBird . 20 October 2024.
4. Reeve . Andrew Hart . Gower . Graham . Pujolar . José Martín . Smith . Brian Tilston . Population genomics of the island thrush elucidates one of earth's great archipelagic radiations . Evolution Letters . January 2023 . 7 . 1 . 20 October 2024.