Papuan Scrubwren
Aethomyias papuensis(De Vis, CW, 1894)
English (US) Papuan Scrubwren
The Papuan Scrubwren (Aethomyias papuensis) is a bird species documented in the AviList Global Avian Checklist. On BirdGuides.io, 0 professional guides specialise in helping birdwatchers observe this species. It belongs to the family Acanthizidae (Gerygones, Thornbills, Scrubwrens, and Allies) in the order Passeriformes.
- Scientific name
- Aethomyias papuensis
- Order
- Passeriformes
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern
- English (US)
- Papuan Scrubwren
- Described by
- (De Vis, CW, 1894)
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Add Your ExpertiseRecognised subspecies
The AviList checklist recognises 3 subspecies for this species.
- Aethomyias papuensis meeki
- Aethomyias papuensis buergersi
- Aethomyias papuensis papuensis
Taxonomic history
- First described as
- Acanthiza papuensis
- Described by
- (De Vis, CW, 1894)
- Type locality
- Mt. Maneao, southeastern New Guinea.
- Original description
- Annual Report on British New Guinea from 1st July, 1893 to 30th June 1894 with Appendices App.EE p.102
Nomenclatural data from the AviList checklist, quoted in the language of the original sources.
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Pale-billed Scrubwren
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BiColoured Scrubwren
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Vogelkop Scrubwren
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Buff-faced Scrubwren
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Grey-green Scrubwren
Aethomyias arfakianus
Tasmanian Scrubwren
Sericornis humilis
White-browed Scrubwren
Sericornis frontalis
Spotted Scrubwren
Sericornis maculatus
Atherton Scrubwren
Sericornis keri
Tropical Scrubwren
Sericornis beccarii
Large-billed Scrubwren
Sericornis magnirostra
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