Zoonomen

Zoological Nomenclature Resource


Zoological nomenclature data:

Birds of the World -- current valid scientific avian names.

Sibley&Monroe; AOU Checklist (7th Ed.) with supplements; Howard & Moore Checklist 3rd Ed. with Corrigenda; and additional current literature.
Subspecies follow Handbook Birds of the World (as available), Howard & Moore Checklist 3rd Ed., and additional current literature.
Subspecies listed in alphabetical order within species.
All errors, mistakes, stupidities, misinterpretations and misunderstandings (and GOD KNOWS there are alot of them) are the sole responsibilities of Alan P. Peterson, M.D. ANYTHING of value (real or apparent) in this website unquestionably should be credited to someone else.


Richmond Index images -- Genus group names
Richmond Index images -- species group level names (species & subspecies)
Birds of the World -- historical analysis of taxonomic activity.
Under construction

Publications
Dedicated to the late Burt L. Monroe, Jr.; in memory of his knowledge, enthusiasm, support, and help.

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