New splits for Oz birds

A few more from the HBW/BirdLife Passerines Checklist:

Kimberley Flyrobin *Microeca tormenti*
White-bellied Crimson Finch *Neochmia evangelinae*

I revised and added some 8 species to my New Guinea Checklist too,
Bougainville White-eye and Bougainville Fantail both anticipated, and Biak
gets Biak Hooded Pitta, Biak Myzomela, Geelvink Cicadabird and Biak
Fantail, though I was surprised they declined Biak Golden Monarch. Good to
see Biak Gerygone made the cut too as BirdLife were previously well in the
Large-billed Gerygone camp.
Phil Gregory
Sicklebill Safaris/Cassowary House/Cassowary Tours

Email: info@s2travel.com.au
Website1: www.sicklebillsafaris.com OR www.birder.travel
Website 2: www.cassowary-house.com.au
Website 3: www.cassowarytours.com.au



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