The interplay of species concepts, taxonomy, and conservation: lessons from the Hawaiian avifauna

Author:

Pratt, H. Douglas, Pratt, Thane K.

Title:

The interplay of species concepts, taxonomy, and conservation: lessons from the Hawaiian avifauna

Periodical:

Evolution, ecology, conservation, and management of Hawaiian birds : a vanishing avifauna

Year:

2001

Pages:

68-80

Subject:

Birds conservation Species diversity

Summary:

The authors reviewed the taxonomic history and species limits in Hawaiian birds under biological species concept (BSC) and phylogenetic species concept (PSC) and concluded that BSC is arguably a more retional concept that better supports the activities of both scientific and nonprofessional observers.

Collection:

Monographs