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Five Rare Bird Species Rediscovered Amid Conservation Challenges

4/21/2026

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In 2025, birders rediscovered five species not recorded for more than a decade.
The Lost Birds List, maintained by the Search for Lost Birds project, now includes 120 species, down from 163 in 2022.
Notable rediscoveries include the Bismarck kingfisher and the Biak myzomela.
Six new species will be added in 2026, including the Mindoro bleeding-heart from the Philippines, as habitat loss and climate change threaten these birds.

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Story summary

In 2025, birders rediscovered five species not recorded for more than a decade.
The Lost Birds List, maintained by the Search for Lost Birds project, now includes 120 species, down from 163 in 2022.
Notable rediscoveries include the Bismarck kingfisher and the Biak myzomela.
Six new species will be added in 2026, including the Mindoro bleeding-heart from the Philippines, as habitat loss and climate change threaten these birds.