Aplonis grandis
Not Threatened
Taxonomy: Lamprocorax grandis Salvadori, 1881, Santa Isabel, Solomon Islands. Genus name sometimes given as Aplornis (see page 659). May form a superspecies with A. dichroa; formerly regarded as conspecific, but differs in size, morphology and plumage. Race malaitae may constitute a separate species, differing in morphology (smaller size, shorter tail, slimmer structure), white (or very pale blue) iris, distinct green gloss on head and body, shorter neck hackles, and apparently voice (some territorial calls); further study required. Three subspecies recognized. (source: Handbook of the Birds of World)
Subspecies and Distribution:
- * grandis ( Salvadori, 1881) - Bougainville, and Choiseul, Santa Isabel, New Georgia Group and Florida Is, in N & C Solomon Is. * malaitae Mayr, 1931 - Malaita, in E Solomons. * macrura Mayr, 1931 - Guadalcanal, in SE Solomons.