What is the manucode on Tagula (Southeast or Sudest) Island, Papua New Guinea?

Phil Gregory, Will Goulding


Abstract

The manucode from Tagula Island, Papua New Guinea, was formerly classified as a subspecies alter of the Glossy-mantled Manucode Manucodia ater but was accepted as a species by IOC World Bird List in 2022 based on both morphology and vocalisations. This note outlines these features in detail.

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