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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. | + | Recently updated authorities (Clements 6th edition, 2007; IOC 1.6, 2008) have reassigned [[Snowy Owl]] (''scandiacus''/''a'') to the genus ''[[:Category:Bubo|Bubo]]''. However, Howard & Moore (2003) and Sibley & Monroe (1996) retain this species in ''[[:Category:Nyctea|Nyctea]]'', and the Opus awaits further clarification. |
Revision as of 10:59, 25 October 2008
Bubo vs. Nyctea
Recently updated authorities (Clements 6th edition, 2007; IOC 1.6, 2008) have reassigned Snowy Owl (scandiacus/a) to the genus Bubo. However, Howard & Moore (2003) and Sibley & Monroe (1996) retain this species in Nyctea, and the Opus awaits further clarification.