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Recently updated authorities (Clements 6th edition, 2007; IOC 1.6, 2008) recognize the genus ''[[:Category:Bubo|Bubo]]'' as holding [[Snowy Owl]] (''scandiacus''). However, Howard & Moore (2003) and Sibley & Monroe (1996) retain these species in ''[[:Category:Nyctea|Nyctea]]'', and the Opus awaits further clarification.
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Recently updated authorities (Clements 6th edition, 2007; IOC 1.6, 2008) recognize the genus ''[[:Category:Bubo|Bubo]]'' as holding [[Snowy Owl]] (''scandiacus/a''). However, Howard & Moore (2003) and Sibley & Monroe (1996) retain these species in ''[[:Category:Nyctea|Nyctea]]'', and the Opus awaits further clarification.

Revision as of 10:57, 25 October 2008

Bubo vs. Nyctea

Recently updated authorities (Clements 6th edition, 2007; IOC 1.6, 2008) recognize the genus Bubo as holding Snowy Owl (scandiacus/a). However, Howard & Moore (2003) and Sibley & Monroe (1996) retain these species in Nyctea, and the Opus awaits further clarification.

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