2022 splits and lumps

This list is used to show the various splits, lumps, and discoveries, as well as new families, subfamilies, and genera that may crop up.

2022 proposed splits

 * Red Grouse, Lagopus scotiac is a proposed split from Willow Ptarmigan. L. lagopus based on molecular evidence and differences in plumage (Sangster et al. 2022).

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 * 1) Sangster G,  JM Collinson, GM Kirwan, AG Knox, BJ. McMahon, D Parkin, M Schweizer & J Höglund  2022. The taxonomic status of Red Grouse. British Birds. 115 (1):28–⁠38.