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New Bird Species Discovered: Slaty-Masked Tinamou Faces Extinction Risk

12/4/2025

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Researchers led by Luis Morais from the Museu Nacional of Rio de Janeiro identified a new bird species, the slaty-masked tinamou, in the Serra do Divisor mountains in the Amazon.
The slaty-masked tinamou exhibits a striking lack of fear toward humans, echoing the extinct dodo.
The researchers warn that the tinamou's behavior poses an extinction risk and aim to raise awareness to prevent a fate like the dodo's.

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Story summary

Researchers led by Luis Morais from the Museu Nacional of Rio de Janeiro identified a new bird species, the slaty-masked tinamou, in the Serra do Divisor mountains in the Amazon.
The slaty-masked tinamou exhibits a striking lack of fear toward humans, echoing the extinct dodo.
The researchers warn that the tinamou's behavior poses an extinction risk and aim to raise awareness to prevent a fate like the dodo's.