New Species of Birds Reported in Arkansas Since 2009

R. Tumlison, Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR
R. Kannan, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Fort Smith, AR

Keywords

bird species documentation

Abstract

We update our state of knowledge regarding the 20 new species of birds (and 1 new species name based on a change in taxonomy) discovered in Arkansas since the last update in 2009. These are based on records of the Arkansas Audubon Society and those posted on eBird. New species include 3 from Order Anseriformes, 1 Pelicaniformes, 1 Falconiformes, 1 Gruiformes, 4 Charadriiformes, 1 Apodiformes, and 10 Passeriformes. Historic distributions of the new species include Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf Coasts, as well as interior origins. The current count of extant species of birds observed in Arkansas now stands at 425.

Recommended Citation

Tumlison, R. and Kannan, R. (2023) "New Species of Birds Reported in Arkansas Since 2009," Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science: Vol. 77, Article 16.
Available at: https://scholarworks.uark.edu/jaas/vol77/iss1/16

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