Molecular phylogeny of Chloropseidae and Irenidae - Cryptic species and biogeography

► A phylogenetic hypothesis of Chloropseidae and Irenidae based largely on old museum specimens. ► A molecular phylogeny of all species and 24 out of 27 subspecies of Chloropseidae and Irenidae. ► An increase from 13 to 21 species in the two families based on molecular and plumage data.