FOUND: Mayr’s Forest Rail Rediscovered in Indonesia’s Cyclops Mountains
Molly Bergen / 29 Jul 2026
Mayr's Forest Rail
A camera trapping expedition in northern New Guinea results in the first photos of the elusive species in over a decade.
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FOUND: Ghana Cuckooshrike documented for the first time in 13 years
Search for Lost Birds / 20 Jul 2026
Ghana Cuckooshrike
West Africa’s enigmatic Ghana Cuckooshrike photographed in Ivory Coast’s Taï National Park, the first documented record of the species since 2013.
Not Quite Lost Birds
John C. Mittermeier / 16 Jul 2026
Unpublished records can sometimes reveal that a lost bird was never actually lost at all. Here are five species that have been removed from the lost birds list thanks to newly-shared data.
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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