The black-naped pheasant pigeon was rediscovered after being lost for 140 years.
Scientists discovered a rare black-naped pheasant pigeon that had been lost for nearly 140 years in Papua New Guinea.
According to Audubon Magazine, scientists had previously captured an image of a rare black-naped pheasant pigeon in 1882 when it was rediscovered on Fergusson Island, situated off the east coast of Papua New Guinea.
The black-naped pheasant pigeon was discovered by a team of researchers as part of 'The Search for Lost Birds,' a collaborative effort between BirdLife International, Rewild, and the American Bird Conservancy.
This organization, funded by the American Bird Conservancy, aims to rediscover more than 150 bird species that have not been officially declared extinct but have not been seen for at least a decade.
The rare black-naped pheasant pigeon is described to have a unique appearance, resembling a unicorn or Bigfoot.
According to John C. Mittermeier, known as the director of the Lost Birds program at the American Bird Conservancy, discovering a rare black-naped pheasant pigeon feels akin to finding a unicorn or Bigfoot.
He expressed unparalleled excitement surrounding the find, stating, 'It’s extraordinarily unusual.'
The rare black-naped pheasant pigeon has approximately the size of a chicken.
According to reports, the rediscovery of the rare black-naped pheasant pigeon marks one of the 20 'lost' bird species that had not been seen for at least a decade
The rare of birds was reported lived exclusively on Fergusson Island. The researchers had previously attempted to locate the elusive bird in 2019 without success.
However, the scientist suscessful to redisoverd to sheds light on the enigmatic nature of this bird but also underscores the importance of ongoing efforts to unveil the mysteries surrounding various "lost" bird species.
Recently, Fox 11 reported that a birdwatcher made a rare sighting of the roseate spoonbill in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
According to reports, the rare pink bird was discovered, marking the first confirmed sighting of its kind in the state in 178 years.
Logan Lasee, a naturalist and birdwatcher, noticed the bird hanging out with a flock of geese on a mud flat, prompting him to inform the local outlet.
After discovering that the rare pink bird was actually hanging out with a flock of geese, Logan Lasee started calling people. He said, 'Not many pink birds. It’s either a flamingo or a spoonbill.'
The rare pink bird has a unique appearance. According to All About Birds, it's a spoonbill with pink feathers, red eyes, a partly bald head, and a giant spoon-shaped bill. It 'looks like it came straight out of a Dr. Seuss book.
