The stripe-breasted rhabdornis (''Rhabdornis inornatus''), also known as the stripe-breasted creeper or plain-headed creeper, is a species of
bird currently placed in the
starling family, Sturnidae. It is
endemic to the southern and central
Philippines. The
Visayan rhabdornis (''R. rabori'') is now usually considered a distinct species, where previously it was considered a subspecies.
The
grand rhabdornis (''R. grandis'') of
Luzon Island is sometimes regarded as a
subspecies
In biological classification, subspecies is a rank below species, used for populations that live in different areas and vary in size, shape, or other physical characteristics (morphology), but that can successfully interbreed. Not all species ...
, but usually now considered a distinct species as well.
References
stripe-breasted rhabdornis
stripe-breasted rhabdornis
Taxonomy articles created by Polbot
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