Subject: (outdated過期)香港鳥類名錄 List of HK Birds-2015-09-01 [Print This Page] Author: HKBWS Ivan Time: 25/09/2015 09:44 Subject: (outdated過期)香港鳥類名錄 List of HK Birds-2015-09-01
Latest "List of HK Birds" with Chinese Name - 2015-09-01
Additions to Category I of the HK List were
Chinese Barbet based on a record at Tai Po Kau dated 2014-12-31
Ijima’s Leaf Warbler based on a record on Po Toi dated 2015-03-29
Buff-breasted Sandpiper based on a record at MPNR dated 2015-04-19
In addition, House Sparrow was transferred to Category I of the HK List based on a record at Long Valley dated 2012-11-03
The HK List now stands at 535 species in Categories I and II.
The following changes to the List are required as a result of IOC changes in V5.2 and 5.3
Common Blackbird Turdus merula becomes Chinese Blackbird T. mandarinus
The correct Hong Kong species for Purple Swamphen needs to be determined following a split in V5.2.
A new HK List will be issued when this change is finalised.