An examination of species limits in the Aulacorhynchus “prasinus” toucanet complex (Aves: Ramphastidae)

The number of species recognized in Aulacorhynchus toucanets has varied tremendously over the past century. Revisors seem to disagree on whether head and bill coloration are useful indicators of species limits, especially in the A. “prasinus” complex. Using morphometrics, I tested the hypothesis tha...

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Main Author: Kevin Winker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2016-08-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/2381.pdf