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A Discovery Worth Chirping About

A sharp-eyed birdwatcher in India has made a rare discovery. Ramana Athreya spotted a brand-new species, or kind, of bird. He found the small, colorful bird in a forest in northeastern India.

Last May, Athreya was able to study the bird up close. He took photographs and made careful notes. He also collected some feathers. Athreya's research helped show scientists that the bird was a new species. This is the first new bird species found in India in more than 50 years.

Athreya named the bird after a nearby tribe called the Buguns. Scientists know of only 14 of the birds in the area. Athreya and a team of researchers plan to search for more. "It makes me think of all the other species--butterflies, reptiles, insects, plants--waiting to be discovered!" Athreya told TFK.

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