AOU Committee on Classification and Nomenclature (North & Middle America)
Pending Proposals, 2011
Proposals must receive a 2/3 positive vote by committee members to pass. Proposals and votes may be subject to change pending further data or discussion. Thus, the outcome of proposals is not final until published in the annual supplement to the Check-list of North American Birds (July issue of The Auk).Proposals 2011-A (PDF)
- 2011-A-1: Set a minimum standard for the designation of a holotype for extant avian species
- 2011-A-2: Change linear sequence of genera in Trochilidae to reflect recent genetic data (SACC #267)
- 2011-A-3: A new generic name for some sparrows formerly placed in Amphispiza
- 2011-A-4: Split Gray Hawk Buteo nitidus into two species
- 2011-A-5: Transfer Deltarhynchus flammulatus to Ramphotrigon
- 2011-A-6: Change the gender ending of two species names
- 2011-A-7: Change English Name of the Bahama Warbler to Pinelands Warbler
- 2011-A-8: Reorganize classification of Thryothorus wrens
- 2011-A-9: Recognize the genus Dendroplex Swainson 1827 (Dendrocolaptidae) as valid (SACC #316)
- 2011-A-10: Change sequence of wren genera
- 2011-A-11: Transfer the genus Paroaria to the Thraupidae (SACC #276)
- 2011-A-12: Change species limits in the Arremon torquatus complex (SACC #468)
- 2011-A-13: Change English name of Maui Parrotbill to Hawaiian name Kiwikiu
- 2011-A-14: Revise the citation for Anser anser