Long-billed Bernieria (Bernieria madagascariensis) [XC142931]
by Hans Matheve from Moramanga, Toamasina, Madagascar (song)
Long-billed Bernieria (Bernieria madagascariensis) [XC762607]
by Peter Boesman from Ankarafantsika NP, Mahajanga, Madagascar (call)
Subspecies
Relationships with rest of family uncertain. Previously thought close to species currently placed in Xanthomixis but formerly included in present genus. Recent data derived from mitochondrial DNA sequencing indicate, however, that the two groups are not monophyletic.
The following 2 subspecies are recognised:
incelebris Bangs and Peters, JL, 1926 - Northern and western Madagascar (Montagne d'Ambre and Sambirano south to Toliara), including Nosy Be.
madagascariensis (Gmelin, 1789) - Eastern Madagascar (Andapa south to Tolagnaro), including Sainte Marie I.