FOUND: Mysterious Unicolored Thrush documented in Bolivia!
John C. Mittermeier / 2 Oct 2024
Unicolored Thrush
Photographs taken in August 2024 are the first documented records of this rarely-seen species in 11 years.
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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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FOUND: Rare goshawk photographed for the first time in Papua New Guinea
World Wildlife Fund Pacific / 13 Sep 2024
New Britain Goshawk
Sighting of New Britain Goshawk, lost for 55 years, highlights need to protect biodiversity
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FOUND: Birders rediscover lost bird on Mussau in Papua New Guinea!
Katie Doke Sawatzky / 26 Aug 2024
Mussau Triller
Rarely glimpsed Mussau Triller documented for the first time in 44 years.
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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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