Zur systematischen Stellung der Neuweltgeier (Cathartidae)

König, Claus

doi:10.1007/bf01644360

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“…a clade including Cathartidae, Sagittariidae, Falconidae and Accipitridae, is a very ill‐defined taxon, and many authors raised doubt on the falconiform affinities of the Cathartidae and Sagittariidae (e.g. Hudson 1948; Ligon 1967; Jollie 1977b; König 1982; Jacob 1983; Rea 1983; Sibley and Ahlquist 1990; Avise et al. 1994; Wink 1995).…”

Section: Strigiformes Accipitridae and Falconidaementioning

confidence: 99%

Monophyletic groups within 'higher land birds'- comparison of morphological and molecular data

Mayr

Manegold

Johansson

2003

J Zoological System

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The relationships within the 'higher land birds' and putatively related taxa are analysed in a study using 89 morphological characters and DNA sequences of three nuclear, protein-coding genes, c-myc, RAG-1, and myoglobin intron II. Separate analyses of the different data sets and a 'total evidence' analysis in which the data sets of the morphological and molecular analyses were combined are compared. All three analyses support the hitherto disputed sister group relationship between Pici (Ramphastidae, Indicatoridae and Picidae) and Galbulae (Galbulidae and Bucconidae). Previously unrecognized osteological synapomorphies of this clade are presented. All analyses further resulted in monophyly of the taxon [Aegothelidae + (Apodidae/Hemiprocnidae + Trochilidae)]. Analysis of the morphological data and of the combined data set also supported monophyly of the taxon [Strigiformes + (Falconidae + Accipitridae)]. The morphological data further support monophyly of the taxon (Upupidae + Bucerotidae). Other placements in the three analyses received either no or only weak bootstrap support.

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Section: Strigiformes Accipitridae and Falconidaementioning

confidence: 99%

Monophyletic groups within 'higher land birds'- comparison of morphological and molecular data

Mayr

Manegold

Johansson

2003

J Zoological System

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“…Indeed, Hudson (1948), studying pelvic muscles in birds, proposed the inclusion of Cathartidae in a different order, Cathartiformes, while Accipitridae, Falconidae and Pandionidae remained in the order Falconiformes. It is now well established that phylogenetically Cathartidae are not birds of prey, but are more closely related to storks (Ciconiidae) (König 1982;Sibley and Ahlquist 1990;Avise et al 1994;Seibold and Helbig 1995). Therefore, Old and New World Vultures represent an impressive example of convergent evolution.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 98%

Chromosomal analysis in Cathartidae: distribution of heterochromatic blocks and rDNA, and phylogenetic considerations

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Three species of Cathartidae (Sarcoramphus papa, Cathartes aura and Cathartes burrovianus) were cytogenetically characterized by G- and C-banding. 18S-28S rDNA was used as a probe to map major ribosomal clusters. These species showed very similar karyotypes, with 2n = 80, 10 pairs of macrochromosomes, a submetacentric Z and a metacentric W chromosome. However, differences were found in the amount and distribution of heterochromatic blocks: S. papa showed heterochromatin only in the pericentromeric region and in chromosome W, while both species of Cathartes had heterochromatic blocks also in the long arm of two acrocentric pairs. Ribosomal clusters were found in a small pair in all three species. Karyotype analysis in Cathartidae revealed that this family has retained similarities to the putative avian ancestral karyotype, and placed Cathartidae in a more basal position in relation to Accipitridae and Falconidae. However, the cytogenetic data still cannot clarify the phylogenetic relationship between this family and other groups, such as Ciconiidae, considered its sister-group according to nucleic acid hybridization studies.

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“…the alliance of the New World vultures with the Ciconiidae was first shown by Ligon (1967). then more convincingly by Konig (1982) and concurred by Sibley & Ahlquist (1990). Their placement in the Falconiformes had been questioned for decades by many workers.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 96%

Provisional classifications v standard avian sequences: heuristics and communication in ornithology

Mayr

Bock

1994

Ibis

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The past decades have been exciting ones for ornithologists interested in avian macrosystematics with many new ideas being proposed for consideration and further study. But this excitement should not blind ornithologists to the important distinction between the provisional classifications proposed by specialists in macrosystematics, no matter how convincing they may appear at first glance, and the standard sequence needed to maintain optimal communication among all students of avian biologists. An excellent standard sequence for Recent birds exists in Peters' Check‐list. We urge that all ornithologists, authors and editors use this sequence until the time arrives, as it undoubtedly will, when enough is known about avian relationships to permit agreement on a new and better standard sequence.

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Zur systematischen Stellung der Neuweltgeier (Cathartidae)

Cited by 23 publications

References 13 publications

Monophyletic groups within 'higher land birds'- comparison of morphological and molecular data

Monophyletic groups within 'higher land birds'- comparison of morphological and molecular data

Chromosomal analysis in Cathartidae: distribution of heterochromatic blocks and rDNA, and phylogenetic considerations

Provisional classifications v standard avian sequences: heuristics and communication in ornithology

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