2016 in birding and ornithology
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| Centuries: | 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century |
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| Years: | 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 |
The year 2016 in birding and ornithology.
Worldwide
New species
- Himalayan forest thrush (Zoothera salimalii): Alström P.; Rasmussen P.C.; Chao Zhao; Jingzi Xu; Dalvi S.; Tianlong Cai; Yuyan Guan; Kalyakin M.V.; Fumin Lei; Olsson U. (2016). "Integrative taxonomy of the Plain-backed Thrush (Zoothera mollissima) complex (Aves, Turdidae) reveals cryptic species, including a new species". Avian Research. 7 (1): 1–39. doi:10.1186/s40657-016-0037-2.
Taxonomic developments
Ornithologists
Deaths
World listing
Europe
Britain
Breeding birds
- Reintroduction of the white stork (Ciconia ciconia) began with the aim of a population of at least fifty breeding birds in southern England by 2030.[1] Initially, rehabilitated wild birds from France and Poland will spend the first two years in enclosures.[2]
Migrant and wintering birds
Rare birds
- A bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) seen at various sites in Wales and southern England has been placed in Category E by the British Ornithologists' Union Records Committee (BOURC), which lists species as introductions, human-assisted transportees, escapees from captivity, or if breeding populations are not considered self-sustaining.[3]
Other Events
Ireland
North America
To be completed
See also
- White stork project
References
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