Large pigeon lost to science for 140 years rediscovered in Papua New Guinea
PRESS RELEASE: An expedition with the Search for Lost Birds captured the first-ever photos and video of the black-naped pheasant-pigeon…
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In PNG, researchers find a large pigeon lost to science for 140 years
After 140 years, a pigeon subspecies lost to science has been found again on Fergusson Island off eastern Papua New Guinea. Using a remote camera trap, researchers photographed the black-naped pheasant-pigeon (Otidiphaps nobilis insularis), a large, ground-dwelling bird, for the first time since it was described in 1883. “After a month of searching, seeing those […]
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Bird not documented since 1882 is rediscovered in Papua New Guinea
A bird thought to be extinct for 140 years has been rediscovered in the forests of Papua New Guinea.
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'Like Finding a Unicorn': Researchers Rediscover Black-Naped Pheasant-Pigeon, a Bird Lost to Science for 140 Years
The black-naped pheasant-pigeon was rediscovered on Fergusson Island, New Guinea, and is now almost certainly the most endangered bird there.
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Project FeederWatch at Aullwood
Friday, November 18, 2022 at 9:30am Eastern
Carolyn Harpel Chris Birch Aullwood Feederwatch Sam Romeo Cornell Lab Of Ornithology Maries Aull Education Center
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Feathered vagabond makes birders' 'life lists' – Medford News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News
WHITE CITY — Randy Young stood at the gateway to Denman Wildlife Area’s Hall Tract, grousing to himself that his birder buddy was an hour late. Young spun to look at an array of birds that had swooped...
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'It just shows the power of small things to make big impacts' – Mackinac Center
Todd Myers on his book, Time to Think Small
United States Central Valley Todd Myers Cornell Lab Of Ornithology Washington Policy Center Think Small
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'Like finding a unicorn' - scientists in Papua New Guinea discover rare jungle bird
The black-naped pheasant pigeon has a beady orange eye - and a fan-shaped tail that bobs when it walks - and has not been seen for 140 years
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Cape Cod scientist spots rare bird vermilion flycatcher in Brewster
A far-from-home bird has been seen on Cape Cod for the first time, and birders are flocking to get a glimpse of it.
Source: statesman.com
'Like Finding a Unicorn': Researchers Rediscover the Black-Naped Pheasant-Pigeon, a Bird Lost to Science for 140 Years
A successful expedition in Papua New Guinea captured photos and video of the chicken-size pigeon, highlighting the value of local ecological knowledge as scientists seek out other long-missing species.
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