The Last Unphotographed Birds
John C. Mittermeier, Shaun Peters & Cullen Hanks / 9 May 2025
We now have pictures of almost every bird species on Earth. How many species are still out there that have never been photographed? What are they?
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Welcome to the Search for Lost Birds
Around the world, more than 120 species of birds have not been documented in the last decade. Can you help us find them?
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Catch up on the latest news and stories about Lost Birds from around the world
New Evidence and Advances in the Search for the Sinú Parakeet
Eduar Paez / 28 Apr 2025
Sinú Parakeet
Eduar Paez shares recent updates from the search for the Sinú Parakeet in Colombia | Eduar Paez comparte nuevos avances en la búsqueda del Lorito del Sinú en Colombia.
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FOUND: How the Vilcabamba Inca Was Documented for the First Time in 57 Years
Nina Foster / 31 Mar 2025
Vilcabamba Inca
The story behind the rediscovery and first photographs of a lost hummingbird in Peru.
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About the Search for Lost Birds
We strive to understand and promote species of birds that are currently ‘lost’, meaning that at least 10 years have passed since they were last confirmed by photographs, sound recordings, or physical documentation. The Search for Lost Birds is a global partnership between American Bird Conservancy, Re:wild, and BirdLife International.
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