A New Sub-Species of Rhinomyias Gularis Jungle Flycatcher (Aves: Muscicapidae) from Pa Di’it, Kelabit Highlands, Sarawak, Malaysia.
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THE SARAWAK MUSEUM JOURNAL |
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Title :
A New Sub-Species of Rhinomyias Gularis Jungle Flycatcher (Aves: Muscicapidae) from Pa Di’it, Kelabit Highlands, Sarawak, Malaysia. |
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Author :
Leh, M.U. Charles |
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Abstract:
A new sub-species of flycatcher is described from the Pa Di’it waterfall. located east of Kelabit longhouse of Pa Dalih and between the Apad Runan and Apo Duat mountains in northern Sarawak. Rhinomyias gularis kamlae has a body length of 158 mm. This bird closely resembles the flycatcher R. gularis in its body plumage, size and weight, although its tail and tarsus are striking and instructive. Mantle, back and scapulars dark brownish to olive tinged rusty, crown darker and browner. Lores and above eyes pale buffy-white. Lower face, ear coverts and eye-ring dark rufous-brown. Centre of chin and throat pale buffy-white. Breast with broad dark greyish-brown band. Flanks and upper belly pale brownish-grey, lower belly and vent white tinged grey. Differs from its congeners in its short tail and longtarsus.
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| DOI: https://doi.org/10.61507/smj22-2004-KAXQ-07 |
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How to cite:
Leh, M.U. Charles. (2004). A New Sub-Species of Rhinomyias Gularis Jungle Flycatcher (Aves: Muscicapidae) from Pa Di’it, Kelabit Highlands, Sarawak, Malaysia. The Sarawak Museum Journal, LX (81): 159-169 |
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