Bugun liocichla

Bugun liocichla
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Leiothrichidae
Genus: Liocichla
Species:
L. bugunorum
Binomial name
Liocichla bugunorum
Athreya, 2006

The Bugun liocichla (Liocichla bugunorum) is a passerine bird species from the family Leiothrichidae[2] closely related to the Emei Shan liocichla. First spotted in 1995 in Arunachal Pradesh, India, it was described as a new species in 2006.[3] The description was made without the collection of a type specimen as they were too few to risk killing one. It is thought to be an endangered species, with a small population, and a very restricted distribution range within which commercial development threatens the habitat.[4]

  1. ^ BirdLife International (2018) [amended version of 2017 assessment]. "Liocichla bugunorum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T22734628A125508034. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T22734628A125508034.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  2. ^ Collar, N. J. & Robson C. (2007). "Family Timaliidae (Babblers)". In del Hoyo, J.; Elliott, A. & Christie, D.A. (eds.). Handbook of the Birds of the World, Vol. 12. Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. pp. 70–291.
  3. ^ Athreya, Ramana (31 August 2006). "A new species of Liocichla (Aves:Timaliidae) from Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, India" (PDF). Indian Birds. 2 (4): 82–94. Archived (PDF) from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
  4. ^ Athreya, R. (2006). Eaglenest Biodiversity Project − I (2003–2006): Conservation resources for Eaglenest wildlife sanctuary. A report submitted to the Forest Department of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, India, and the Rufford-Maurice-Laing Foundation (UK) (PDF). Kaati Trust, Pune. Archived (PDF) from the original on 31 March 2017.