Southern Whiteface
Aphelocephala leucopsis(Gould, J, 1841)
English (US) Southern Whiteface
The Southern Whiteface (Aphelocephala leucopsis) 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
- Aphelocephala leucopsis
- Order
- Passeriformes
- IUCN Red List
- Vulnerable
- English (US)
- Southern Whiteface
- Described by
- (Gould, J, 1841)
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Add Your ExpertiseRecognised subspecies
The AviList checklist recognises 2 subspecies for this species.
- Aphelocephala leucopsis castaneiventris
- Aphelocephala leucopsis leucopsis
Taxonomic history
- First described as
- Xerophila leucopsis
- Described by
- (Gould, J, 1841)
- Type locality
- Adelaide, South Australia.
- Original description
- Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London pt.8, no.95 p.175
Nomenclatural data from the AviList checklist, quoted in the language of the original sources.
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Gerygone ruficollis
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Gerygone insularis
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Gerygone modesta
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Gerygone igata
Chatham Islands Gerygone
Gerygone albofrontata
Scrubtit
Acanthornis magna
Banded Whiteface
Aphelocephala nigricincta
Chestnut-breasted Whiteface
Aphelocephala pectoralis
Yellow-rumped Thornbill
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa
Grey Thornbill
Acanthiza cinerea
New Guinea Thornbill
Acanthiza murina
Yellow Thornbill
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