FOUND: Slender-tailed Cisticola rediscovered in northeastern Angola after 14 years
John C. Mittermeier / 14 Feb 2025
Slender-tailed Cisticola
A twice-rediscovered African bird offers insight into how to find lost species.
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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
FOUND: Sira Barbet and Peruvian Solitaire in southeastern Peru
Fabrice Schmitt / 5 Feb 2025
Sira Barbet
Fabrice Schmitt describes an expedition by GECO Nature that resulted in photographs and sound recordings of two species not documented since 2013.
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FOUND: Two Lost Birds in a week (almost!)
Josh Bergmark / 29 Nov 2024
Bougainville Thicketbird
Josh Bergmark tells the story of visiting Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, to find the lost Bougainville Thicketbird and nearly-lost Moustached Kingfisher.
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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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