Although the basis of the recent revision of the HK List has been agreed, the work required to finalise it has not quite been completed. This is mainly due to the fact that, in addition to adopting a new taxonomy and nomenclature, we have also adopted a new system of categorisation.
Finalising species' names has involved consideration not only of those for which we feel a different English name is more appropriate, but also amendments to the system of hyphenation used, which the RC feels is problematic for a few species. These have now been implemented.
However, the new categorisation system (posted previously on this Forum) has required reviews of the status of a small number of species to be carried out (primarily due to the loss of the old Category B). These have not yet been completed, and the following remain: Chestnut-tailed Starling, Pale Blue Flycatcher, Chinese Blue Flycatcher, Grey-necked Bunting, Eurasian Collared Dove and Azure-winged Magpie.
Rather than waiting for these to be completed (at the next RC meeting scheduled for 1st Sept), we are posting the new list now. Please note the numbers are provisional, and will be finalised once the reviews have been completed.
HK List (IOC) Cat I-II 20100706.pdf (209.07 KB)
HK List (IOC) Cat III 20100703.pdf (94.65 KB)
Any comments on the list or the format in which it is presented are most welcome.
Finally, a warning that the upcoming HKBR will not be based on this revised list. It is too far along the road to final publication. However, the 2007-08 Report will.
Regards,
GeoffC
RC Chairman
