New World Warblers - Systematics

Systematics

There are a number of issues in the taxonomy and systematics of the Parulidae.

• The New World warblers are closely related to the tanagers, and some species like the conebills Conirostrum and the Bananaquit have been placed into either group by different authorities. Currently, the conebills are normally placed in Thraupidae and the Bananaquit in its own family.
• Green-tailed Warbler, Yellow-breasted Chat, and White-winged Warbler are other species about which there have been questions as to whether they should be considered as warblers or tanagers. Current data suggest they are neither, but rather, in their own families.
• The Pardusco, Nephelornis oneilli is also of uncertain affinities.