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[l_raty]

Because, if ochropus is the current type species of Tringa, It doesn't say whether Linnaeus originally considered these two names to belong to two different birds. It is difficult to know what Linnaeus was thinking at this time despite the references he cited

A lot of Linnaeus' knowledge came from the earlier literature rather than from a personal experience of the birds. It was not that infrequent that he changed his mind about the interpretation of some names, which he had adopted from some earlier authors.
In the 10th edition, he cited "Tringa" from Aldrovandus, Willughby and Ray in the synonymy of his Tringa 'ocrophus' -- so it would seem that at least at this point he thought of the two names as applying to the same thing.

 

[Jim LeNomenclatoriste]

In the 10th edition, he cited "Tringa" from Aldrovandus, Willughby and Ray in the synonymy of his Tringa 'ocrophus' -- so it would seem that at least at this point he thought of the two names as applying to the same thing.

You answer one of my questions without me having to ask it

 

[njlarsen]

Tringa: Brachvogel

When I see the work "Brachvogel" I am reminded of the word brokfugle in Danish, which according to my understanding and memory of things I heard when I was young, would be used in older literature and among hunters for short-billed birds such as Golden Plovers and Lapwing.
Niels

 

[Jim LeNomenclatoriste]

A lot of Linnaeus' knowledge came from the earlier literature rather than from a personal experience of the birds. It was not that infrequent that he changed his mind about the interpretation of some names, which he had adopted from some earlier authors.

He cited his contemporaries, sometimes using their French name (this is verified in editions from 1758 and the followings) and that is why I remain doubtful as to the species for which the name "Bécasseau" was originally intended because ancient authors (including Linnaeus and Gmelin) linked it to Tringa ochropus (I don't know why, maybe a double employment name). I talked about it in old posts but it disturbs me a little.

 

[Peter Kovalik]

Nagai, K., Y. Takahashi, H. Okabe, M. Takahashi, and K. Tokita (2024) Analysis of genetic structure and genetic diversity in Japanese Grey-Headed Lapwing [Vanellus cinereus] population using mtDNA. Zoological Science 41: 290-301. Published: 8 April 2024
Analysis of Genetic Structure and Genetic Diversity in Japanese Grey-Headed Lapwing Population Using mtDNA

Abstract
The grey-headed lapwing (Vanellus cinereus) is a wading species in East Asia. However, examples of regional population dynamics and genetic research are limited. To reconsider the natural history and current status of the grey-headed lapwing in Japan, we analyzed the genetic diversity of the Japanese grey-headed lapwing population. We collected 77 grey-headed lapwing samples from 12 locations across Japan during the breeding season and three individuals during the wintering season and extracted DNA; 496-bp sequences of the ND2, which form part of the mitochondrial DNA, were determined for genetic analysis of the population. Consequently, 10 haplotypes were detected in 80 individuals, and 67 individuals, 84% of the total, shared two haplotypes, namely Vc1 and Vc2. Furthermore, the results showed that the prevalence of Vc1 was higher mainly in northern Japan, while that of Vc2 was higher mainly in southern Japan. Genetic diversity analysis showed that the overall haplotype diversity in Japan was 0.617, which is not particularly low. The sequence of Vc1 was exactly the same as that of grey-headed lapwing in China. Our study revealed the genetic structure of the grey-headed lapwing, suggesting that as the grey-headed lapwing expanded its distribution area into southern Japan, many Vc2-positive individuals migrated southward, resulting in a higher detection rate of Vc2 in southern Japan.